Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Pennsylvania Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wheat Stem Sawfly | Pennsylvania Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus cinctus | Harpalus pensylvanicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm (adult) | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| 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.
Pennsylvania Ground Beetle
One of the most common ground beetles in North American croplands. It is an omnivorous species that feeds on both seeds and small insects.
Did You Know?
Studies show it can consume enough weed seeds to significantly reduce weed emergence in crop fields.