Pine Webspinning Sawfly vs Squash Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Webspinning Sawfly | Squash Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalcia arvensis | Anasa tristis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Eastern Europe | North America |
| 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.
Squash Bug
A flat, dark grayish-brown bug that is a major pest of squash and pumpkin plants. When crushed, it emits a distinctly unpleasant odor similar to stink bugs.
Did You Know?
Squash bugs inject toxic saliva while feeding that causes a condition called anasa wilt, which can kill entire squash vines within days of a heavy infestation.