Jack Pine Sawfly vs Common Yellowjacket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jack Pine Sawfly | Common Yellowjacket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion pratti banksianae | Vespula vulgaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm (adult) | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America, Australasia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Jack Pine Sawfly
A serious defoliator of jack pine in the Great Lakes region. Periodic outbreaks can strip thousands of hectares of jack pine.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks are often triggered by several consecutive years of warm, dry spring weather.
Common Yellowjacket
An aggressive social wasp with bold black and yellow markings that builds large underground paper nests. Workers are voracious predators of garden pest insects including caterpillars and flies.
Did You Know?
A single colony can consume an estimated 2 kg of insects over a summer, providing significant pest control.