Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp vs Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp | Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplolepis rosae | Castiarina octospilota |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 2.5–4 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that forms spectacular mossy red-green growths on wild roses. Each gall may contain up to 60 larval chambers.
Did You Know?
In medieval times, its galls were placed under pillows as a supposed cure for insomnia.
Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
A compact jewel beetle with eight distinctive pale spots arranged on dark metallic elytra. It is an active flower visitor in spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Despite its small size, each spot on its wing covers is perfectly symmetrical between left and right sides.