Loblolly Pine Sawfly vs Hazel Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Loblolly Pine Sawfly | Hazel Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion taedae linearis | Croesus septentrionalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Hazel Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and dark thorax. The bluish-green larvae with black heads feed gregariously on hazel, birch, and alder.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the gregarious larvae raise their tails simultaneously in an S-shape, creating an intimidating group display to deter predators.