Elm Cimbicid Sawfly vs Water Veneer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Cimbicid Sawfly | Water Veneer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex luteus | Acentria ephemerella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 10-14 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Parks | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
A large, pale yellowish sawfly with conspicuous knobbed antennae. It is associated with elm trees where the large green larvae feed.
Did You Know?
This species has become less commonly recorded following the decline of elm populations due to Dutch elm disease across Europe.
Water Veneer Moth
A unique aquatic moth whose larvae live entirely underwater in freshwater lakes. Females are often wingless and spend their whole lives below the water surface.
Did You Know?
Wingless females mate underwater and never leave the lake where they were born.