Plum Sawfly vs African Melon Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plum Sawfly | African Melon Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa flava | Aulacophora africana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plum Sawfly
A small, yellowish-brown sawfly that is a pest of plum orchards. Larvae bore into developing plum fruitlets, causing them to drop prematurely.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be detected by their distinctive wet frass, which oozes from entry holes in young plum fruitlets.
African Melon Leaf Beetle
A bright orange to yellowish-red beetle with a smooth, shiny surface that is a significant pest of cucurbit crops across sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae cause feeding damage.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to cucurbitacins and can completely defoliate young cucumber and melon plants within days of crop emergence.