Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copidosoma floridanum | Arge pagana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Encyrtidae | Argidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp
A remarkable parasitoid in which a single egg divides into thousands of genetically identical embryos inside a moth caterpillar. The host continues feeding and growing while filled with developing wasp larvae.
Did You Know?
A single fertilized egg can clone itself into over 3,000 genetically identical wasp larvae inside one caterpillar.
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.