Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly vs Elegant Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly | Elegant Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge berberidis | Euconocephalus nasutus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm (adult) | 45-65mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Asia |
| 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.
Elegant Bush Cricket
A large cone-headed katydid with bright green coloring and a sharply pointed head. It is attracted to lights at night and can fly strongly. Its song is a high-pitched continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
Large swarms sometimes descend on crops at night, attracted by artificial lighting in agricultural areas.