Cotesia Congregata vs Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Congregata | Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia congregata | Neodiprion swainei |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern Canada, northeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.
Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly with strongly pectinate male antennae and sawfly females that are stouter and paler. Larvae are olive green with lighter stripes and feed on jack pine.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks have historically defoliated millions of hectares of jack pine in Quebec, though populations crash when viral diseases sweep through colonies.