Willow Shoot Sawfly vs Kidney-Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Shoot Sawfly | Kidney-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Janus cynosbati | Chilocorus renipustulatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Kidney-Spot Ladybird
A small black ladybird with two red kidney-shaped spots, found across Europe. It specializes in feeding on scale insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybirds, it is primarily found on bark rather than on leaves, hunting scale insects in crevices.