Mango Stem Borer vs Social Pear Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Stem Borer | Social Pear Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rubus | Neurotoma saltuum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mango Stem Borer
A large greyish-brown longhorn beetle that is a major pest of mango trees in South and Southeast Asia. Adults have robust bodies with scattered pale spots on the elytra. Larvae bore large galleries in the heartwood of living mango trees.
Did You Know?
Infested mango trees exude large quantities of sawdust-like frass from bore holes, signaling the beetle's presence.
Social Pear Sawfly
A broad-bodied sawfly with long antennae whose larvae spin communal webs on pear and other fruit trees. Multiple larvae feed together within the silk nest.
Did You Know?
The larvae build elaborate communal silk nests that can envelope entire branch clusters, creating conspicuous webbed masses on fruit trees.