Rose Chafer vs Apple Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Chafer | Apple Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cetonia aurata | Hoplocampa testudinea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rose Chafer
A shiny, metallic green beetle commonly found on roses and other flowers. Unlike most beetles, it flies with its elytra closed.
Did You Know?
It has a special hinge mechanism that lets it fly with its wing cases shut, a rare trait among beetles.
Apple Sawfly
A small brown-and-yellow sawfly that is a significant pest of apple orchards. Larvae bore into developing apples, leaving characteristic ribbon-like scars on the fruit surface.
Did You Know?
A single larva can destroy three to four developing fruits by boring through them, leaving a trail of frass-filled tunnels.