Club-horned Sawfly vs Balsam Fir Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Balsam Fir Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Neodiprion abietis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.
Balsam Fir Sawfly
A boreal sawfly whose dark green larvae with lighter stripes feed on balsam fir needles. Periodic outbreaks can cause significant defoliation in fir forests.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of this species often follow those of the spruce budworm, as the already stressed trees are more susceptible to additional defoliation.