Cypress Sawfly vs Lipothrix Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cypress Sawfly | Lipothrix Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monoctenus juniperi | Lipothrix lubbocki |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Diprionidae | Sminthuridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 0.5-1.0 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cypress Sawfly
A small sawfly with pectinate antennae in males whose green larvae feed on juniper and cypress foliage. Heavy infestations can discolor and thin ornamental junipers.
Did You Know?
This is one of the few diprionid sawflies that feeds on cupressaceous conifers rather than the more typical pine or spruce hosts.
Lipothrix Springtail
A tiny globular springtail found on vegetation and leaf litter surfaces. It has a compact round body typical of the family Sminthuridae.
Did You Know?
Males of this species deposit sperm packets on stalks and perform elaborate courtship dances to guide females to them.