Green Alder Sawfly vs Sirex Woodwasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Alder Sawfly | Sirex Woodwasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monsoma pulveratum | Sirex noctilio |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 15-36 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa, Australasia, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Alder Sawfly
A pale green sawfly that blends well with alder foliage. Larvae are translucent green and feed on the undersides of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the few sawflies where the adult body color closely matches its host plant foliage, providing effective camouflage.
Sirex Woodwasp
A large blue-black woodwasp that bores into pine trees to lay eggs. It injects a symbiotic fungus into the wood that feeds its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
Females carry a special fungus in abdominal glands and inoculate trees during egg-laying.