Citrus Spittlebug vs Pear Fruit Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Spittlebug | Pear Fruit Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clastoptera undulata | Hoplocampa brevis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Clastopteridae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Citrus Spittlebug
A small oval-shaped spittlebug with dark brown and cream banding. Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on pecan, citrus, and other trees throughout the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Spittle masses produced by the nymphs can be so abundant on pecan trees that they rain down on people walking beneath, giving the impression of a light drizzle.
Pear Fruit Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly that is a pest of pear orchards. Larvae bore into developing pear fruitlets, causing premature fruit drop.
Did You Know?
Infested young pears often show a distinctive entry hole with wet frass, and a single larva may damage two to three fruits before completing development.