Neotropical Paper Wasp vs Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Paper Wasp | Loblolly Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes canadensis | Neodiprion taedae linearis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America, Caribbean | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Paper Wasp
A large reddish-brown paper wasp with dark wings that builds open-comb nests under eaves and branches. It is one of the most common social wasps in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
This was the first wasp species shown to recognize individual nestmates by their unique facial markings.
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.