Sonorensis Biting Midge vs South American Grain Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sonorensis Biting Midge | South American Grain Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culicoides sonorensis | Cephus fumipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ceratopogonidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, especially southwestern United States | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sonorensis Biting Midge
A small biting midge that is the primary vector of bluetongue virus and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in North America. It breeds in muddy margins of dairy wastewater ponds and is most abundant in the southwestern United States. It is responsible for severe livestock disease outbreaks.
Did You Know?
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease transmitted by this midge kills thousands of white-tailed deer across North America annually.
South American Grain Stem Sawfly
A slender black stem sawfly with smoky wings and yellow abdominal bands. It attacks cereal grain stems in parts of Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Like other cephid stem borers, the larva constructs a silken cocoon inside the hollowed-out stem base where it overwinters before pupating in spring.