Common Pine Sawfly vs Woodlouse Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pine Sawfly | Woodlouse Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diprion pini | Prosoplecta semperi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Diprionidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Common Pine Sawfly
One of the most important pine defoliators in European forestry. Outbreaks cause growth losses and predispose trees to bark beetle attack.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester pine resin and can squirt it at predators when threatened.
Woodlouse Cockroach
A tiny rounded cockroach that strongly resembles a ladybird beetle with its domed shape and red-orange coloring with black spots. It is a harmless forest floor species. Its mimicry deters predators.
Did You Know?
It so closely resembles a ladybird that even entomologists can be fooled until they look at it under magnification.