Columbine Sawfly vs Velvet Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbine Sawfly | Velvet Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pristiphora aquilegiae | Liometopum occidentale |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Columbine Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose pale green larvae feed on the leaves of columbine plants. Larvae can cause significant damage in flower gardens.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward and can reduce a columbine plant to bare stems and leaf ribs within days.
Velvet Tree Ant
A large ant that nests in oak trees and produces a distinctive trail pheromone odor.
Did You Know?
Columns of these ants march in conspicuous trails up and down tree trunks.