Yellow-Banded Cimbicid vs Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Banded Cimbicid | Elm Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichiosoma tibiale | Cimbex luteus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-Banded Cimbicid
A large, hairy sawfly with a banded abdomen and prominent clubbed antennae. The body is covered in dense yellowish hairs giving it a bumblebee-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This large sawfly is frequently mistaken for a bumblebee in flight due to its hairy body and loud buzzing sound.
Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
A large, pale yellowish sawfly with conspicuous knobbed antennae. It is associated with elm trees where the large green larvae feed.
Did You Know?
This species has become less commonly recorded following the decline of elm populations due to Dutch elm disease across Europe.