Water Scorpion vs Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Scorpion | Loblolly Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nepa cinerea | Neodiprion taedae linearis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nepidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Scorpion
A flat aquatic bug that lurks in shallow water resembling a dead leaf. It breathes through a long tail-like siphon that breaks the water surface.
Did You Know?
Despite its name and scorpion-like raptorial forelegs, the water scorpion is a weak swimmer and instead ambushes prey from vegetation.
Loblolly Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly from the southeastern United States whose yellowish-green larvae feed on the needles of loblolly and other southern pines.
Did You Know?
Young larvae feed only on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central vein intact, giving infested needles a characteristic straw-like appearance.