Viburnum Leaf Beetle vs Dock Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viburnum Leaf Beetle | Dock Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrhalta viburni | Ametastegia glabrata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe (native), introduced to North America | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Viburnum Leaf Beetle
A small, brownish-yellow beetle with dense pubescence that has become a serious invasive pest of ornamental viburnum shrubs. Larvae skeletonize leaves from the underside.
Did You Know?
Females chew holes in twigs and deposit eggs inside, capping them with a mixture of excrement and chewed bark that hardens into a protective cover.
Dock Sawfly
A small, shiny dark green to black sawfly with pale legs. Larvae are pale green caterpillar-like grubs that feed on dock and sorrel leaves.
Did You Know?
In North America, dock sawfly larvae sometimes bore into apples to pupate, making them a nuisance pest in orchards despite not actually feeding on the fruit.