Jack Pine Sawfly vs Japanese Goldenring

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Jack Pine Sawfly Japanese Goldenring
Scientific Name Neodiprion pratti banksianae Anotogaster sieboldii
Order Hymenoptera Odonata
Family Diprionidae Cordulegastridae
Size 6-8 mm (adult) 80-93 mm
Habitat Ponds & Lakes Mountains
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions North America Asia
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Jack Pine Sawfly

A serious defoliator of jack pine in the Great Lakes region. Periodic outbreaks can strip thousands of hectares of jack pine.

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Did You Know?

Outbreaks are often triggered by several consecutive years of warm, dry spring weather.

Japanese Goldenring

One of the largest dragonflies in East Asia with bold black and yellow body rings. It is widespread along mountain streams throughout Japan.

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Did You Know?

It is known to catch and eat Asian giant hornets, one of the few insects that can overpower them.