Introduced Pine Sawfly vs Asian Mud Dauber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Introduced Pine Sawfly | Asian Mud Dauber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diprion similis | Sceliphron curvatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Central Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Introduced Pine Sawfly
A European sawfly introduced to North America that feeds on white pine and other five-needled pines. Larvae feed gregariously and can heavily defoliate trees.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in Connecticut in 1914 and quickly spread across northeastern North America.
Asian Mud Dauber
A dark-bodied mud dauber originally from Central Asia now invasive across Europe. It builds mud nests inside buildings and provisions them with spiders.
Did You Know?
It spread from its native range in India and Central Asia to colonize most of southern and central Europe within just 30 years.