Jack Pine Sawfly vs Pine False Webworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jack Pine Sawfly | Pine False Webworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion pratti banksianae | Acantholyda erythrocephala |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm (adult) | 10-15 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Pine False Webworm
An invasive European sawfly that defoliates pines in North America. Unlike typical sawflies, larvae are solitary and spin silk tubes on branches.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed inside silken tubes spun among the needles, unlike the gregarious feeding of most pine sawflies.