Arctic Parasitic Wasp vs Honeysuckle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Parasitic Wasp | Honeysuckle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyposoter horticola | Zaraea fasciata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, subarctic regions of Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Parasitic Wasp
A slender parasitic wasp with a black body, orange legs, and long antennae. Females search for caterpillar hosts on tundra vegetation. The larva develops inside the host caterpillar, eventually killing it.
Did You Know?
This wasp has been extensively studied as a model for understanding host-parasitoid population dynamics in changing Arctic ecosystems.
Honeysuckle Sawfly
A moderately large sawfly with clubbed antennae and a dark body with pale markings. It is closely associated with honeysuckle plants.
Did You Know?
This is one of the smaller members of the Cimbicidae, a family mostly known for its large, robust species.