Redheaded Pine Sawfly vs Asian Mud Dauber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redheaded Pine Sawfly | Asian Mud Dauber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion lecontei | Sceliphron curvatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm (adult) | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Redheaded Pine Sawfly
The most widely distributed pine sawfly in eastern North America. Larvae can completely defoliate young pines, sometimes killing them.
Did You Know?
Larvae rear up in unison and regurgitate resinous fluid when disturbed as a group defense.
Asian Mud Dauber
A dark-bodied mud dauber originally from Central Asia now invasive across Europe. It builds mud nests inside buildings and provisions them with spiders.
Did You Know?
It spread from its native range in India and Central Asia to colonize most of southern and central Europe within just 30 years.