Aphid Mummy Wasp vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphid Mummy Wasp | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius ervi | Arge pagana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Argidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Aphid Mummy Wasp
A tiny parasitoid wasp widely used in biological control of pea aphids and other large aphid species. It turns parasitized aphids into hardened golden-brown 'mummies' from which new wasps emerge.
Did You Know?
Parasitized aphids swell into distinctive metallic 'mummies' before the adult wasp chews a neat exit hole to emerge.
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.