Pear Slug Sawfly vs Macrosoma conifera
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Slug Sawfly | Macrosoma conifera |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa cerasi | Macrosoma conifera |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm (adult) | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | South America |
| 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.
Macrosoma conifera
Small grayish-white moth-butterfly with narrow pointed wings. Inhabits forest understory and is active only at night.
Did You Know?
It possesses tympanal ears on its wings that can hear ultrasonic bat calls.