Pine False Webworm vs Brown Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine False Webworm | Brown Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acantholyda erythrocephala | Locustana pardalina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-15 mm (adult) | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | South Africa (Karoo region), Namibia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pine False Webworm
An invasive European sawfly that defoliates pines in North America. Unlike typical sawflies, larvae are solitary and spin silk tubes on branches.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed inside silken tubes spun among the needles, unlike the gregarious feeding of most pine sawflies.
Brown Locust
A medium-sized brown locust endemic to southern Africa that periodically swarms in the Karoo region. Nymphs are known as voetgangers (foot walkers).
Did You Know?
Swarms of brown locusts have plagued South African farmers since the 1700s and remain a major agricultural threat.