Redheaded Pine Sawfly vs Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redheaded Pine Sawfly | Natterer's Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion lecontei | Heliconius nattereri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm (adult) | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern Brazil |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
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.
Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
A rare heliconiine butterfly endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. One of the most threatened butterflies in the Americas. Has lost most of its habitat to deforestation.
Did You Know?
Has lost over 93% of its Atlantic Forest habitat, surviving only in small forest fragments.