European Spruce Sawfly vs Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Spruce Sawfly | Neotropical Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gilpinia hercyniae | Acordulecera dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Spruce Sawfly
A moderately sized sawfly with dark brown to black coloring and pectinate antennae in males. Larvae are green with white lateral stripes and feed on spruce needles.
Did You Know?
After its introduction to North America in the 1920s, it caused massive spruce defoliation until a naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis virus brought populations under control.
Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
A small, dark pergid sawfly found across Central and South America. Adults have compact bodies with relatively short antennae.
Did You Know?
The Neotropical Pergidae have undergone a remarkable radiation in South America, filling ecological niches occupied by tenthredinids in the Northern Hemisphere.