Redheaded Pine Sawfly vs Golden Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redheaded Pine Sawfly | Golden Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion lecontei | Polistes fuscatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm (adult) | 15-21 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Golden Paper Wasp
A social wasp with highly variable facial markings used for individual recognition. It builds open paper nests under eaves and in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few invertebrates scientifically proven to recognize individual faces.