Currant Stem Girdler vs Stigmate Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Currant Stem Girdler | Stigmate Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Janus integer | Hemerobius stigma |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Currant Stem Girdler
A slender black stem sawfly that attacks currant and gooseberry bushes. Females girdle the stem tips with their ovipositor, causing them to wilt.
Did You Know?
The female girdles the stem above the egg insertion point, causing the tip to wilt and die, which provides the larva with softened stem tissue to feed on.
Stigmate Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. Widespread in conifer-dominated forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The dark wing stigma that gives it its name helps distinguish it from over 100 similar species.