Social Pear Sawfly vs Willow Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Social Pear Sawfly | Willow Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurotoma saltuum | Nematus salicis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 7-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Willow Sawfly
A defoliator of willows across Europe found in wetlands and riparian areas. Larvae feed gregariously on willow leaves from May to autumn.
Did You Know?
Multiple overlapping generations allow continuous feeding pressure throughout the growing season.