Mount Hermon June Beetle vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mount Hermon June Beetle | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla barbata | Arge pagana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Argidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.