Tropical Toed-Winged Beetle vs Large Larch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Toed-Winged Beetle | Large Larch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anchytarsus bicolor | Nematus erichsonii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ptilodactylidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Tropical Toed-Winged Beetle
A two-toned brown ptilodactylid beetle found in Central and South American cloud forests. Its larvae are riparian and develop in saturated leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae breathe through retractable abdominal gills that can be withdrawn into the body cavity.
Large Larch Sawfly
A gregarious defoliator of larch in European forests. Larvae feed in groups and can rapidly strip branches of needles.
Did You Know?
Defoliated larch trees produce a second flush of needles but suffer significant growth reduction.