Conops Fly vs Solomon's Seal Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Solomon's Seal Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Phymatocera aterrima |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Solomon's Seal Sawfly
A small, entirely black sawfly whose grayish-white larvae with black heads are highly destructive to Solomon's seal plants. Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward.
Did You Know?
The larvae are so well camouflaged against the undersides of Solomon's seal leaves that gardeners often only notice them after severe damage is done.