Turnip Sawfly vs Cattle Biting Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Sawfly | Cattle Biting Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Athalia rosae | Bovicola bovis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Trichodectidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Turnip Sawfly
A small orange and black sawfly whose larvae defoliate brassica crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester glucosinolates from their food plants for chemical defense.
Cattle Biting Louse
A chewing louse that infests cattle worldwide, causing irritation and economic losses in livestock. Infestations worsen in winter when cattle have thick coats.
Did You Know?
Winter infestations of this louse can cause cattle to rub and scratch so intensely that they damage fences and lose significant weight.