Comstock's Net-Winged Midge vs Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Net-Winged Midge | Loblolly Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agathon comstocki | Neodiprion taedae linearis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Comstock's Net-Winged Midge
A western North American net-winged midge found on waterfall-splashed rocks. Larvae have a unique caterpillar-like body with sucker discs.
Did You Know?
Larvae inch forward using alternating suction attachment, moving like a caterpillar across wet rock faces.
Loblolly Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly from the southeastern United States whose yellowish-green larvae feed on the needles of loblolly and other southern pines.
Did You Know?
Young larvae feed only on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central vein intact, giving infested needles a characteristic straw-like appearance.