Australian Satin Sawfly vs Yellow Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Satin Sawfly | Yellow Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga lewisi | Ophion obscuratus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| 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.
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.