Willow Shoot Sawfly vs Conehead Proturan
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Shoot Sawfly | Conehead Proturan |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Janus cynosbati | Acerentomon microrhinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Protura |
| Family | Cephidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 0.6-1.0 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Willow Shoot Sawfly
A slender, dark stem sawfly whose larvae bore into the shoots of willow and rose. Females cause distinctive wilting of shoot tips by girdling the stem.
Did You Know?
The wilted, flagging shoot tips caused by this sawfly are often the most visible sign of its presence in wild rose thickets.
Conehead Proturan
A minute proturan with a characteristically pointed head capsule found in European soils. It lacks antennae, using its forelegs for sensory perception.
Did You Know?
The pseudoculus, a unique sensory organ on the head, is used to identify proturan species under high magnification.