Italian Acerentomid vs Introduced Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Italian Acerentomid | Introduced Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acerentomon italicum | Diprion similis |
| Order | Protura | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Acerentomidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 0.7-1.2 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Italian Acerentomid
A small proturan originally described from Italian soils. It is typical of Mediterranean forest floor environments.
Did You Know?
Like all proturans, this species was completely unknown to science until Filippo Silvestri first described the order in 1907.
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.