Blue Cuckoo Wasp vs Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Cuckoo Wasp | Elm Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichrysis cyanea | Cimbex luteus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Parks |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Cuckoo Wasp
A uniformly deep blue metallic cuckoo wasp found across Europe and Asia. It parasitizes various cavity-nesting wasps and bees in dead wood and walls.
Did You Know?
Its entirely blue coloration without any red or gold makes it one of the most distinctive cuckoo wasps in Europe.
Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
A large, pale yellowish sawfly with conspicuous knobbed antennae. It is associated with elm trees where the large green larvae feed.
Did You Know?
This species has become less commonly recorded following the decline of elm populations due to Dutch elm disease across Europe.