Asian Needle Ant vs Plum Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Needle Ant | Plum Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyponera chinensis | Hoplocampa flava |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Eastern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Needle Ant
An invasive East Asian ant spreading through the southeastern US. Its sting causes anaphylaxis more frequently than native stinging ants.
Did You Know?
It displaces native ant species including fire ants and Argentine ants in invaded habitats.
Plum Sawfly
A small, yellowish-brown sawfly that is a pest of plum orchards. Larvae bore into developing plum fruitlets, causing them to drop prematurely.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be detected by their distinctive wet frass, which oozes from entry holes in young plum fruitlets.