Norfolk Damselfly vs European Spruce Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Damselfly | European Spruce Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion armatum | Gilpinia hercyniae |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 28-32 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Norfolk Damselfly
A critically rare damselfly once found in the Norfolk Broads of England, now extinct in Britain. Small populations persist in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Did You Know?
It went extinct in Britain in the 1950s and has not been seen there since despite extensive surveys.
European Spruce Sawfly
A moderately sized sawfly with dark brown to black coloring and pectinate antennae in males. Larvae are green with white lateral stripes and feed on spruce needles.
Did You Know?
After its introduction to North America in the 1920s, it caused massive spruce defoliation until a naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis virus brought populations under control.