American Cuckoo Wasp vs Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Cuckoo Wasp | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis angolensis | Perga kirbyi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Pergidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 16-24 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.
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.