Iris Sawfly vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iris Sawfly | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhadinoceraea micans | Abia sericea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, British Isles |
| 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.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.