Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly vs Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly | Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blennocampa phyllocolpa | Apterocyclus honoluluensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 1.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly
A tiny black sawfly that causes rose leaflets to roll downward into tight cylinders. The larva feeds inside the rolled leaf shelter.
Did You Know?
The female injects a chemical into the leaf margin during egg-laying that causes the leaf to roll tightly, creating a protective tube for the developing larva.
Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle
A flightless stag beetle endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Larvae develop in rotting logs of native trees.
Did You Know?
It is the only stag beetle in Hawaii and has completely lost its ability to fly.