Braconid Mummy Wasp vs Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Braconid Mummy Wasp | Alder Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius matricariae | Cimbex americanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Braconid Mummy Wasp
A small parasitoid wasp specializing in green peach aphids and other crop pest aphids. It is commercially reared for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Females can detect which aphids have already been parasitized and avoid wasting eggs on them.
Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
The largest sawfly in North America, with a robust body up to 25 mm long, clubbed antennae, and smoky brown wings. Body color varies from black to brownish-yellow.
Did You Know?
The large, green larvae can squirt a fluid from lateral glands when disturbed, similar to their European relative Cimbex femoratus.