Arrowhead Spiketail vs White Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | White Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster obliqua | Neodiprion pinetum |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 6-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arrowhead Spiketail
A large spiketail dragonfly with arrowhead-shaped yellow markings along its dark abdomen. It is found along seepage-fed streams in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Females can insert eggs directly into hard-packed stream gravel using their spike-like ovipositor.
White Pine Sawfly
A defoliator primarily attacking eastern white pine in North America. Larvae feed in clusters, consuming entire needles.
Did You Know?
Repeated heavy defoliation over several years can kill even mature white pine trees.