Australian Satin Sawfly vs European Corn Borer Braconid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Satin Sawfly | European Corn Borer Braconid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga lewisi | Macrocentrus cingulum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.
European Corn Borer Braconid
A slender parasitoid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer moth. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host.
Did You Know?
A single egg can divide into up to 36 identical embryos inside one host caterpillar through polyembryony.