Willow Sawfly vs Virginia Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Sawfly | Virginia Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nematus salicis | Neodiprion pratti pratti |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm (adult) | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Virginia Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly whose larvae are greenish-yellow with prominent dark stripes. It preferentially attacks Virginia pine and other hard pines in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
This subspecies is restricted to Virginia pine, showing the host specificity that characterizes many Neodiprion sawfly taxa.