Cypress Sawfly vs Hockeria Chalcid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cypress Sawfly | Hockeria Chalcid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monoctenus juniperi | Hockeria unicolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Chalcididae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cypress Sawfly
A small sawfly with pectinate antennae in males whose green larvae feed on juniper and cypress foliage. Heavy infestations can discolor and thin ornamental junipers.
Did You Know?
This is one of the few diprionid sawflies that feeds on cupressaceous conifers rather than the more typical pine or spruce hosts.
Hockeria Chalcid
A metallic dark parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae of noctuid moths in the soil. It is found across Europe in grasslands and open habitats.
Did You Know?
Females dig into the soil to find and parasitize cutworm moth pupae hidden several centimeters below the surface.