Asian Horntail vs Bordered Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Horntail | Bordered Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus antennatus | Arge cyanocrocea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Argidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan, Russian Far East | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Horntail
A large wood wasp from East Asia with a dark body and distinctively long antennae. It attacks various coniferous trees, particularly larches and spruces.
Did You Know?
This species is considered a potential quarantine pest due to the risk of introduction to new regions through untreated conifer timber imports.
Bordered Rose Sawfly
A compact sawfly with a striking combination of an orange body and metallic blue-black wings. Larvae are green with orange heads and feed on rose leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes confused with its relative Arge ochropus, but can be distinguished by its blue-tinged rather than purple-tinged wings.