Cotesia Congregata vs Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Congregata | Alder Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia congregata | Cimbex americanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.
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.