Rose Slug Sawfly vs Waterlily Borer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Slug Sawfly | Waterlily Borer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endelomyia aethiops | Elophila gyralis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rose Slug Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose slug-like larvae skeletonize rose leaves by feeding on the upper leaf surface. Larvae are pale yellowish-green and covered in a thin mucus layer.
Did You Know?
Damaged rose leaves develop a characteristic translucent, papery appearance as only the lower epidermis remains after larval feeding.
Waterlily Borer Moth
A small pale brown moth with wavy dark lines across its wings. Its larvae are aquatic, living underwater in cases made from fragments of waterlily leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using modified gills and never surface until they are ready to pupate.