Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Rusty Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wheat Stem Sawfly | Rusty Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus cinctus | Hydropsyche saxonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm (adult) | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Rusty Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly of clean upland European streams sensitive to organic pollution. Larvae construct fine-meshed capture nets between stones.
Did You Know?
Its presence is used as a biological indicator of excellent water quality in European river assessments.