Saxon Wasp vs Plum Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saxon Wasp | Plum Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichovespula saxonica | Hoplocampa flava |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saxon Wasp
A social wasp that builds distinctive grey football-shaped nests in trees and bushes. It is generally docile and its colonies die off naturally by late summer.
Did You Know?
It was first confirmed breeding in Britain only in 1987, having expanded its range from mainland Europe.
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.