Willow Shoot Sawfly vs Hyacinth Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Shoot Sawfly | Hyacinth Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Janus cynosbati | Miathyria marcella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cephidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.