Loblolly Pine Sawfly vs Fall Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Loblolly Pine Sawfly | Fall Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion taedae linearis | Spodoptera frugiperda |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Fall Armyworm
A highly destructive migratory moth whose caterpillars can devastate entire corn and cereal fields in days. It has recently spread from the Americas to Africa and Asia.
Did You Know?
Fall armyworm moths can migrate up to 1,600 km in a single generation carried by wind currents.