Larch Sawfly vs Surinam Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larch Sawfly | Surinam Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pristiphora erichsonii | Fulgora surinamensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm (adult) | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Suriname, Guyana, Northern Brazil |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Larch Sawfly
The most important defoliator of larch in North America. Periodic outbreaks can last for years and cause significant growth reduction.
Did You Know?
Indigenous peoples used outbreaks as a calendar marker, as they occurred with notable regularity.
Surinam Lanternfly
A large Neotropical lanternfly with a broad head process and cryptically patterned forewings that reveal startling eyespot hindwings when threatened. The body is mottled gray-brown.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it suddenly flashes its eyespot-bearing hindwings to startle predators, a behavior known as a deimatic display.