Pear Slug Sawfly vs Asian Needle Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Slug Sawfly | Asian Needle Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa cerasi | Brachyponera chinensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm (adult) | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | East Asia, Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pear Slug Sawfly
A cosmopolitan sawfly whose slimy, slug-like larvae skeletonize leaves of cherry, pear, and plum. Heavy infestations cause premature leaf drop.
Did You Know?
Larvae cover themselves in a dark, slimy secretion that makes them look like tiny slugs.
Asian Needle Ant
An invasive East Asian ant spreading through the southeastern US. Its sting causes anaphylaxis more frequently than native stinging ants.
Did You Know?
It displaces native ant species including fire ants and Argentine ants in invaded habitats.