South American Grain Stem Sawfly vs Keeled Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Grain Stem Sawfly | Keeled Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus fumipennis | Entylia carinata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.