Cypress Sawfly vs Green-legged Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cypress Sawfly | Green-legged Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monoctenus juniperi | Perga dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 12-18 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cypress Sawfly
A small sawfly with pectinate antennae in males whose green larvae feed on juniper and cypress foliage. Heavy infestations can discolor and thin ornamental junipers.
Did You Know?
This is one of the few diprionid sawflies that feeds on cupressaceous conifers rather than the more typical pine or spruce hosts.
Green-legged Sawfly
An Australian pergid whose larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus foliage. Heavy defoliation can stress and weaken young plantation trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae regurgitate a pungent eucalyptus-oil-based liquid as a chemical defense against birds.