Plum Sawfly vs Hazel Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plum Sawfly | Hazel Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa flava | Croesus septentrionalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Hazel Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and dark thorax. The bluish-green larvae with black heads feed gregariously on hazel, birch, and alder.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the gregarious larvae raise their tails simultaneously in an S-shape, creating an intimidating group display to deter predators.