Summer Fishfly vs Striped Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fishfly | Striped Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliodes pectinicornis | Hemichroa crocea |
| Order | Megaloptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Fishfly
A medium-sized fishfly emerging in summer with distinctive dark-veined wings and feathery antennae. Larvae develop in muddy stream bottoms.
Did You Know?
Unlike dobsonfly larvae that prefer fast-flowing water, summer fishfly larvae thrive in slow muddy pools and swamps.
Striped Alder Sawfly
A brightly colored sawfly with an orange body and black markings on the thorax. Larvae are pale yellowish-green with dark dorsal stripes and feed on alder and birch.
Did You Know?
This species can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically, with unfertilized eggs developing into males.