Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle vs Introduced Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle | Introduced Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coleomegilla maculata | Diprion similis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.
Introduced Pine Sawfly
A European sawfly introduced to North America that feeds on white pine and other five-needled pines. Larvae feed gregariously and can heavily defoliate trees.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in Connecticut in 1914 and quickly spread across northeastern North America.