Apache Paper Wasp vs Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apache Paper Wasp | Loblolly Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes apachus | Neodiprion taedae linearis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States and northern Mexico | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apache Paper Wasp
A large paper wasp of the American Southwest with yellow and reddish-brown coloring. It constructs open paper comb nests in sheltered locations like building overhangs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest paper wasps in North America and is particularly common around desert homes and ranch buildings.
Loblolly Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly from the southeastern United States whose yellowish-green larvae feed on the needles of loblolly and other southern pines.
Did You Know?
Young larvae feed only on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central vein intact, giving infested needles a characteristic straw-like appearance.