Club-horned Sawfly vs Elm Leafminer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Elm Leafminer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Fenusa ulmi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 2.5-4 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Elm Leafminer
A sawfly whose larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of elm leaves. Mines appear as blotchy brown patches on foliage.
Did You Know?
Each larva creates a single blotch mine that can expand to cover half the leaf.