Rose Aphid vs Solomon's Seal Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Aphid | Solomon's Seal Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosiphum rosae | Phymatocera aterrima |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide, wherever roses are grown | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rose Aphid
A large green or pink aphid with long black cornicles (siphunculi) that is the most common aphid pest of roses. It clusters on buds and young shoots, distorting growth.
Did You Know?
It can exist in green and pink color morphs on the same plant, and the color form may be influenced by crowding density and host plant quality.
Solomon's Seal Sawfly
A small, entirely black sawfly whose grayish-white larvae with black heads are highly destructive to Solomon's seal plants. Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward.
Did You Know?
The larvae are so well camouflaged against the undersides of Solomon's seal leaves that gardeners often only notice them after severe damage is done.