Black Horntail vs Jack Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Horntail | Jack Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xeris spectrum | Neodiprion pratti banksianae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 15–32 mm | 6-8 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Black Horntail
A slender black horntail wasp that breeds in dead conifer wood across the Northern Hemisphere. It is frequently found in fire-damaged forests.
Did You Know?
It is typically one of the first wood-boring insects to colonize trees killed by forest fires.
Jack Pine Sawfly
A serious defoliator of jack pine in the Great Lakes region. Periodic outbreaks can strip thousands of hectares of jack pine.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks are often triggered by several consecutive years of warm, dry spring weather.