Pacific Flatheaded Borer vs Pear Fruit Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Flatheaded Borer | Pear Fruit Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysobothris mali | Hoplocampa brevis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pacific Flatheaded Borer
A dark bronze jewel beetle that attacks fruit and ornamental trees. Larvae bore flat-headed tunnels under the bark.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks sun-scorched or drought-stressed trees on their south-facing side.
Pear Fruit Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly that is a pest of pear orchards. Larvae bore into developing pear fruitlets, causing premature fruit drop.
Did You Know?
Infested young pears often show a distinctive entry hole with wet frass, and a single larva may damage two to three fruits before completing development.