Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly vs Indian Rose Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly | Indian Rose Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge berberidis | Oxycetonia versicolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm (adult) | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) |
| 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.
Indian Rose Chafer
A compact, shiny beetle with variable coloring ranging from metallic green to dark bronze. Adults are frequently found nestled inside flowers, feeding on pollen and petals, and are common garden visitors.
Did You Know?
These beetles can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hindwings through special openings at the sides, unlike most beetles.