Social Pear Sawfly vs Double-banded Scoliid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Social Pear Sawfly | Double-banded Scoliid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurotoma saltuum | Scolia bicincta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Double-banded Scoliid
A robust black wasp with two prominent yellow bands across the abdomen. It is a beneficial garden insect that parasitizes scarab beetle grubs in lawns.
Did You Know?
Gardeners often mistake it for a dangerous wasp, but it is actually a beneficial predator of lawn-destroying grubs.