Variegated Flower Beetle vs Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Flower Beetle | Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnorimus variabilis | Xyela minor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Xyelidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Variegated Flower Beetle
A dark brown or black beetle with variable yellow-white spots on the elytra. It is extremely rare and tied to ancient hollow trees.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in Britain that it has been found at only a handful of sites in its entire recorded history.
Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
A tiny sawfly with the characteristic elongated third antennal segment of its ancient family. Adults emerge in early spring to coincide with pine pollen release.
Did You Know?
Xyelid sawflies time their adult emergence precisely to the few weeks when pine male cones are shedding pollen, their larvae's only food source.