Long-Horned Xiphydriid vs Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Horned Xiphydriid | Black-Headed Ash Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xiphydria prolongata | Tethida barda |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Xiphydriidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-Horned Xiphydriid
A slender wood wasp with an exceptionally long neck region and thread-like antennae. The body is dark brown with scattered pale markings.
Did You Know?
Xiphydriid species in East Asia show greater diversity than in any other region, suggesting this may be the family's center of origin.
Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
A small sawfly whose larvae have distinctive black heads and whitish-green bodies. They feed on the underside of ash leaflets, skeletonizing them.
Did You Know?
This species is often mistaken for moth caterpillars, but like all sawfly larvae, it has more than five pairs of prolegs on its abdomen.