European Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Insignia Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Wheat Stem Sawfly | Insignia Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus pygmeus | Cordulegaster insignis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cephidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 8-10 mm (adult) | 75-85 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Wheat Stem Sawfly
A stem-boring sawfly pest of wheat and other cereals throughout Europe and western Asia. It has also established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Solid-stemmed wheat varieties were bred specifically to resist stem sawfly larval boring.
Insignia Goldenring
A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.