Globular Springtail vs Dock Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Springtail | Dock Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sminthurus viridis | Ametastegia glabrata |
| Order | Collembola | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sminthuridae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1-2.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Australia, North America | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globular Springtail
A round-bodied green springtail found in grasslands and agricultural fields. It can become a pest of clover and alfalfa crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few springtails that feeds on living plants and can damage crops.
Dock Sawfly
A small, shiny dark green to black sawfly with pale legs. Larvae are pale green caterpillar-like grubs that feed on dock and sorrel leaves.
Did You Know?
In North America, dock sawfly larvae sometimes bore into apples to pupate, making them a nuisance pest in orchards despite not actually feeding on the fruit.