Everything about Pine Sawfly totally explained
The
pine sawflies are a group of
sawflies that eat the needles of various species of
pine. They feed as
larvae in large
colonies. They are often mistaken for
caterpillars, but like all sawflies they're actually closer relatives to
wasps and
bees rather than
moths and
butterflies.
Because of their colonial habit, they can cause severe damage to individual pine branches, completely stripping the foliage and leaving only unattractive branches. They tend not to eat the buds, however, so the branch tips usually leaf out afterwards.
Description
The larvae are generally greenish, found in large colonies. They "rear up" when a branch they're feeding on is disturbed, which is a defense mechanism that can scare off birds.
Ecology
Found on pines throughout the landscape, with some species being preferred over others. The adults are good fliers.
Host plants
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