Japanese Maple Sawfly vs Banded Blackfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Maple Sawfly | Banded Blackfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalodontes cephalotes | Simulium ornatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Maple Sawfly
A colorful web-spinning sawfly with a large head, bright orange body, and distinctive long antennae. It is associated with umbelliferous plants in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Despite its common association with umbellifers, this species belongs to a family mostly known for conifer and broadleaf tree feeders.
Banded Blackfly
A widespread European black fly species complex found in diverse stream types. Larvae filter-feed from silken pads attached to trailing vegetation and stones.
Did You Know?
Recent DNA studies revealed that what was considered one species is actually a complex of several cryptic species.