Social Pear Sawfly vs Citrus Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Social Pear Sawfly | Citrus Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurotoma saltuum | Clastoptera undulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Clastopteridae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeastern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Social Pear Sawfly
A broad-bodied sawfly with long antennae whose larvae spin communal webs on pear and other fruit trees. Multiple larvae feed together within the silk nest.
Did You Know?
The larvae build elaborate communal silk nests that can envelope entire branch clusters, creating conspicuous webbed masses on fruit trees.
Citrus Spittlebug
A small oval-shaped spittlebug with dark brown and cream banding. Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on pecan, citrus, and other trees throughout the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Spittle masses produced by the nymphs can be so abundant on pecan trees that they rain down on people walking beneath, giving the impression of a light drizzle.