Willow Sawfly vs Southwestern Corn Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Sawfly | Southwestern Corn Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nematus salicis | Diatraea grandiosella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm (adult) | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Southwestern Corn Borer
A pale moth whose larvae bore into corn stalks and girdle stems from the inside, causing extensive lodging. It is a major corn pest in the southern Great Plains of the United States.
Did You Know?
Overwintering larvae girdle the corn stalk from the inside, deliberately weakening it so the stalk falls and provides insulated shelter.