Plum Sawfly vs Citrus Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plum Sawfly | Citrus Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa flava | Papilio demodocus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plum Sawfly
A small, yellowish-brown sawfly that is a pest of plum orchards. Larvae bore into developing plum fruitlets, causing them to drop prematurely.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be detected by their distinctive wet frass, which oozes from entry holes in young plum fruitlets.
Citrus Swallowtail
A common large swallowtail with cream and black patterned wings and blue-red eyespots on the hindwings. It is widespread across sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars have a forked orange osmeterium they inflate from behind their head to deter predators with a foul smell.