Iris Sawfly vs Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iris Sawfly | Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhadinoceraea micans | Agonum marginatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iris Sawfly
A small, metallic blue-black sawfly whose grayish larvae with dark heads feed along the edges of iris leaves, producing distinctive notching damage.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed along leaf edges in a perfectly straight line, creating neat rectangular notches that are diagnostic for this species.
Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
A medium-sized metallic green ground beetle with pale-margined elytra found exclusively in wetland habitats. It runs rapidly on wet mud and vegetation near water.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on wetlands that its presence or absence is used by ecologists as an indicator of wetland habitat quality and hydrological integrity.