Asian Horntail vs Golden Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Horntail | Golden Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus antennatus | Perga gravenhorstii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 14-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan, Russian Far East | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Horntail
A large wood wasp from East Asia with a dark body and distinctively long antennae. It attacks various coniferous trees, particularly larches and spruces.
Did You Know?
This species is considered a potential quarantine pest due to the risk of introduction to new regions through untreated conifer timber imports.
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.