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Neodiprion sertifer

European pine sawfly

Description

The female lays eggs on pine needles in rows, 5-20 in number. The eggs do not touch each other. They overwinter on the needles. Larvae hatch in April and in May, they are yellowish green, with indistinct longitudinal lighter stripes. The head is black. The European pine sawfly occurs in warmer regions damaging Pinus sylvestris and, to a smaller degree, Pinus nigra too. The pest is found also in dwarf pine stands on the timberline, where larvae hatch in June. Needles on sprouts, especially on the older ones are damaged, only teasels of young needles remain at the ends of twigs. It pupates in the crown.

Symptom

Larvae are yellowish green, with indistinct longitudinal lighter stripes. The head is black. 

Tree Species: Pine

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Very harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 5 observations of the species in the system

Neodiprion sertifer European pine sawfly
Dušan Jackuliak
Number of votes: 0
Published: 3.5.2025

Neodiprion sertifer European pine sawfly
lubosh
Number of votes: 0
Published: 9.6.2024

Neodiprion sertifer European pine sawfly
Martin Danilák
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.5.2022

Neodiprion sertifer European pine sawfly
Jana Ščamborová
Number of votes: 0
Published: 24.5.2019

Neodiprion sertifer European pine sawfly
P.M.
Number of votes: 0
Published: 30.7.2018