Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly vs Creosote Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly | Creosote Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge berberidis | Corythucha morrilli |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Argidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm (adult) | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
A sawfly pest of barberry and mahonia shrubs, skeletonizing leaves in gardens. Larvae are slug-like and pale green with a dark head.
Did You Know?
Two generations per year can completely strip barberry hedges of their foliage by late summer.
Creosote Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with delicate, ornately patterned wings found on creosote bushes. It feeds in groups on the underside of leaves.
Did You Know?
Its transparent, lace-like wing extensions may help camouflage it against the sunlit surface of leaves.