American Cuckoo Wasp vs Golden Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Cuckoo Wasp | Golden Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis angolensis | Perga gravenhorstii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Pergidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 14-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Cuckoo Wasp
A metallic green and blue cuckoo wasp found across sub-Saharan Africa. It parasitizes mud-nesting wasps and bees on rocky outcrops and buildings.
Did You Know?
Despite its species name referencing Angola, it is found throughout most of tropical and southern Africa.
Golden Pergid Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with distinctive golden-orange coloring and dark wing venation. Larvae are gregarious spitfires on eucalyptus.
Did You Know?
Female Perga sawflies show an unusual degree of parental care, standing guard over their egg masses for days to protect them from parasitoids.