Neon Skimmer vs Pine Webspinning Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neon Skimmer | Pine Webspinning Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula croceipennis | Cephalcia arvensis |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 48-55 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Central and Eastern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neon Skimmer
A brilliantly red dragonfly of the American Southwest with amber-tinted wings. Males are an intense fluorescent red that seems to glow in sunlight.
Did You Know?
Its neon-red coloring is so vivid that it appears to fluoresce in bright sunlight.
Pine Webspinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long antennae and dark coloring. Larvae live communally in silk webs spun among spruce needles.
Did You Know?
Periodic outbreaks in spruce monocultures can last several years, with the silk nests becoming a conspicuous feature of infested forests.