Asian Horntail vs Spangle Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Horntail | Spangle Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus antennatus | Neuroterus quercusbaccarum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 1.5–2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan, Russian Far East | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Spangle Gall Wasp
A tiny gall wasp that produces flat, disc-shaped spangle galls on the undersides of oak leaves. It alternates between two distinct gall forms across generations.
Did You Know?
A single oak leaf may carry over a hundred spangle galls, yet the tree suffers minimal harm.