Alder Cimbicid Sawfly vs Arboreal Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alder Cimbicid Sawfly | Arboreal Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex americanus | Dromius quadrimaculatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
The largest sawfly in North America, with a robust body up to 25 mm long, clubbed antennae, and smoky brown wings. Body color varies from black to brownish-yellow.
Did You Know?
The large, green larvae can squirt a fluid from lateral glands when disturbed, similar to their European relative Cimbex femoratus.
Arboreal Ground Beetle
A small, flattened ground beetle that lives primarily on trees rather than on the ground. It has a dark brown body with four pale spots on its elytra and hides under bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ground beetles, it spends its entire life on trees and is rarely found on the ground, challenging the common name of the family.