European Pine Sawfly vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Pine Sawfly | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion sertifer | Abia sericea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Pine Sawfly
A common defoliator of pines in Europe and an invasive pest in North America. Larvae feed gregariously on older needles of various pine species.
Did You Know?
A nuclear polyhedrosis virus naturally controls its populations and is used as a biopesticide.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.