Abbott's Pine Sawfly vs Small Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Abbott's Pine Sawfly | Small Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion abbotii | Cordulegaster trinacriae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Diprionidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 65-74 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Abbott's Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly whose distinctively marked larvae have black heads and grayish-green bodies with dark stripes. It feeds on hard pines in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
This species was named after John Abbott, one of the earliest entomological illustrators in North America, who documented it in the early 1800s.
Small Goldenring
A Mediterranean goldenring dragonfly found in Italy and nearby regions. It is smaller than most goldenrings and inhabits warm lowland streams.
Did You Know?
Its name refers to Sicily (Trinacria), where it was first scientifically described.