Damage caused by the wheat stem sawfly and leaf sawflies

The wheat stem sawfly and several species of leaf sawflies can attack cereal crops, but the damage is rarely economically important.

Scientific name: Cephus pygmaeus

The cereal stem sawfly is usually a minor pest. However, crop losses occur when there are large numbers. The pest usually attacks winter wheat but can also damage spring wheat and barley.

Several species of leaf sawfly also attack cereals. Although this can cause damage in early summer, it is rarely economically important.

Several parasitoid species attack cereal sawflies at all life stages.