Common Yellowjacket vs Pear Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Yellowjacket | Pear Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespula vulgaris | Caliroa cerasi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 4-6 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Australasia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Common Yellowjacket
An aggressive social wasp with bold black and yellow markings that builds large underground paper nests. Workers are voracious predators of garden pest insects including caterpillars and flies.
Did You Know?
A single colony can consume an estimated 2 kg of insects over a summer, providing significant pest control.
Pear Slug Sawfly
A cosmopolitan sawfly whose slimy, slug-like larvae skeletonize leaves of cherry, pear, and plum. Heavy infestations cause premature leaf drop.
Did You Know?
Larvae cover themselves in a dark, slimy secretion that makes them look like tiny slugs.