Say's Stink Bug vs Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Stink Bug | Loblolly Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa sayi | Neodiprion taedae linearis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
Loblolly Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly from the southeastern United States whose yellowish-green larvae feed on the needles of loblolly and other southern pines.
Did You Know?
Young larvae feed only on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central vein intact, giving infested needles a characteristic straw-like appearance.