Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Delta-spotted Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wheat Stem Sawfly | Delta-spotted Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus cinctus | Cordulegaster diastatops |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cephidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 8-13 mm (adult) | 70-78 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wheat Stem Sawfly
A major pest of wheat and barley on the northern Great Plains of North America. Larvae bore inside stems, weakening them and causing lodging.
Did You Know?
Larvae girdle the stem base before pupating, causing the stem to fall over at harvest.
Delta-spotted Spiketail
A large spiketail of eastern North America with distinctive triangular yellow spots along its dark abdomen. It patrols forest streams with a slow, deliberate flight.
Did You Know?
The triangular or delta-shaped abdominal spots give this impressive spiketail its common name.