Banded Ichneumon vs Social Pear Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Ichneumon | Social Pear Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ichneumon xanthorius | Neurotoma saltuum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Ichneumon
A boldly patterned black-and-yellow parasitoid wasp commonly found in European gardens. It parasitizes large moth caterpillars that pupate in soil.
Did You Know?
Despite its wasp-like warning colors, it rarely stings and is harmless to humans.
Social Pear Sawfly
A broad-bodied sawfly with long antennae whose larvae spin communal webs on pear and other fruit trees. Multiple larvae feed together within the silk nest.
Did You Know?
The larvae build elaborate communal silk nests that can envelope entire branch clusters, creating conspicuous webbed masses on fruit trees.