Soldier Fly vs Jack Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Soldier Fly | Jack Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontomyia tigrina | Neodiprion pratti banksianae |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-8 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Soldier Fly
A brightly colored soldier fly with aquatic larvae that filter-feed in ponds.
Did You Know?
Larvae float at the surface and breathe through a rosette of hydrophobic tail hairs.
Jack Pine Sawfly
A serious defoliator of jack pine in the Great Lakes region. Periodic outbreaks can strip thousands of hectares of jack pine.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks are often triggered by several consecutive years of warm, dry spring weather.