European Pine Sawfly vs Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Pine Sawfly | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion sertifer | Elenchus tenuicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Elenchidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.