Club-horned Sawfly vs Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Arge berberidis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Argidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 7-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
A sawfly pest of barberry and mahonia shrubs, skeletonizing leaves in gardens. Larvae are slug-like and pale green with a dark head.
Did You Know?
Two generations per year can completely strip barberry hedges of their foliage by late summer.