Black-Headed Ash Sawfly vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-Headed Ash Sawfly | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tethida barda | Abia sericea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
A small sawfly whose larvae have distinctive black heads and whitish-green bodies. They feed on the underside of ash leaflets, skeletonizing them.
Did You Know?
This species is often mistaken for moth caterpillars, but like all sawfly larvae, it has more than five pairs of prolegs on its abdomen.
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.