Glacier Springtail vs South American Grain Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glacier Springtail | South American Grain Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isotoma saltans | Cephus fumipennis |
| Order | Collembola | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Isotomidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Alps, Arctic Russia, Greenland, Svalbard | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glacier Springtail
A tiny, elongate springtail adapted to life on glaciers and permanent snowfields. It is dark-pigmented to absorb solar radiation. Populations can be found actively hopping on glacier surfaces in summer.
Did You Know?
This springtail can survive being encased in ice and resume activity once temperatures rise above freezing.
South American Grain Stem Sawfly
A slender black stem sawfly with smoky wings and yellow abdominal bands. It attacks cereal grain stems in parts of Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Like other cephid stem borers, the larva constructs a silken cocoon inside the hollowed-out stem base where it overwinters before pupating in spring.