European Pine Sawfly vs Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Pine Sawfly | Loblolly Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion sertifer | Neodiprion taedae linearis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Southeastern United States |
| 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.
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.