Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Striped Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wheat Stem Sawfly | Striped Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus cinctus | Hemichroa crocea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm (adult) | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | 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.
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.