Green-legged Sawfly vs European Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-legged Sawfly | European Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga dorsalis | Neodiprion sertifer |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm (adult) | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Green-legged Sawfly
An Australian pergid whose larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus foliage. Heavy defoliation can stress and weaken young plantation trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae regurgitate a pungent eucalyptus-oil-based liquid as a chemical defense against birds.
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.