Pine Webspinning Sawfly vs Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Webspinning Sawfly | Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalcia arvensis | Arge ochropus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Argidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and Eastern Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Webspinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long antennae and dark coloring. Larvae live communally in silk webs spun among spruce needles.
Did You Know?
Periodic outbreaks in spruce monocultures can last several years, with the silk nests becoming a conspicuous feature of infested forests.
Rose Sawfly
A yellow and black sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves. Adults are commonly found on rose bushes in gardens throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Its larvae curl into an S-shape and drop off leaves when disturbed as an escape strategy.