Plum Sawfly vs European Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plum Sawfly | European Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa flava | Episyron albonotatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
European Spider Wasp
A medium-sized black spider wasp with white markings that hunts orb-weaving spiders across Europe. It nests in sandy soil near the edges of paths.
Did You Know?
It carries captured spiders by flying short distances while holding them underneath its body.