Mount Hermon June Beetle vs Birch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mount Hermon June Beetle | Birch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla barbata | Cimbex femoratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mount Hermon June Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to sandhills in Santa Cruz County, California. Adults emerge in summer and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed on roots underground for up to three years before emerging as adults.
Birch Sawfly
One of the largest European sawflies, with a stout body, clubbed antennae, and variable coloring from black to yellowish-brown. Larvae are large, pale green caterpillar-like grubs found curled on birch leaves.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the large larva can squirt a jet of fluid from glands above its spiracles as a defensive mechanism.