Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly vs European Corn Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly | European Corn Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion swainei | Macrocentrus grandii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Canada, northeastern United States | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly with strongly pectinate male antennae and sawfly females that are stouter and paler. Larvae are olive green with lighter stripes and feed on jack pine.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks have historically defoliated millions of hectares of jack pine in Quebec, though populations crash when viral diseases sweep through colonies.
European Corn Borer Parasite
A slender braconid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host caterpillar.
Did You Know?
A single egg divides into up to 30 genetically identical larvae inside the host through polyembryony.