Club-horned Sawfly vs Northern Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Northern Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Coccinella trifasciata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Alaska, northern Canada, subarctic Scandinavia, northern Russia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Northern Ladybird
A small ladybird with orange-red elytra bearing three distinct black crossbands. It is cold-adapted and found further north than most other ladybird species. Adults and larvae are predators of aphids on northern vegetation.
Did You Know?
This ladybird aggregates in large groups under rocks in autumn, entering communal hibernation to survive the Arctic winter.