Russet-tipped Clubtail vs Pine Webspinning Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Russet-tipped Clubtail | Pine Webspinning Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus plagiatus | Cephalcia arvensis |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Central and Eastern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.
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.