Willow Shoot Sawfly vs European Cherry Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Shoot Sawfly | European Cherry Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Janus cynosbati | Rhagoletis cerasi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willow Shoot Sawfly
A slender, dark stem sawfly whose larvae bore into the shoots of willow and rose. Females cause distinctive wilting of shoot tips by girdling the stem.
Did You Know?
The wilted, flagging shoot tips caused by this sawfly are often the most visible sign of its presence in wild rose thickets.
European Cherry Fruit Fly
A small black fly with distinctive wing banding that infests sweet and sour cherries. Larvae feed inside cherries, causing them to rot and drop.
Did You Know?
It is a textbook example of sympatric speciation, with host races on sweet and sour cherries.