Australian Paper Wasp vs European Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Paper Wasp | European Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes humilis | Neodiprion sertifer |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Australian Paper Wasp
A common Australian paper wasp that builds small, open-celled papery nests under eaves, in shrubs, and other sheltered locations. It is a beneficial predator of caterpillars and other garden pests.
Did You Know?
Paper wasps chew wood fibres mixed with saliva to create their distinctive papery nests, a form of natural paper-making.
European Pine Sawfly
A common defoliator of pines in Europe and an invasive pest in North America. Larvae feed gregariously on older needles of various pine species.
Did You Know?
A nuclear polyhedrosis virus naturally controls its populations and is used as a biopesticide.