Loblolly Pine Sawfly vs California Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Loblolly Pine Sawfly | California Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion taedae linearis | Pogonomyrmex californicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Loblolly Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly from the southeastern United States whose yellowish-green larvae feed on the needles of loblolly and other southern pines.
Did You Know?
Young larvae feed only on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central vein intact, giving infested needles a characteristic straw-like appearance.
California Harvester Ant
A small harvester ant found in hot deserts of the American Southwest. Colonies are often founded by groups of cooperating queens.
Did You Know?
Multiple unrelated queens can found a single colony together, then fight to the death until only one remains.