Coccygomimus Wasp vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coccygomimus Wasp | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla turionellae | Abia sericea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.