Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Japanese Maple Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumbling Flower Beetle | Japanese Maple Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella aculeata | Megalodontes cephalotes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small, humpbacked beetle that tumbles erratically when disturbed. Adults are commonly found on flowers where they feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Their pointed abdomen extends beyond the elytra, giving them a distinctive wedge shape.
Japanese Maple Sawfly
A colorful web-spinning sawfly with a large head, bright orange body, and distinctive long antennae. It is associated with umbelliferous plants in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Despite its common association with umbellifers, this species belongs to a family mostly known for conifer and broadleaf tree feeders.