Dock Sawfly vs Colorful Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Sawfly | Colorful Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ametastegia glabrata | Ichneumon sarcitorius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Sawfly
A small, shiny dark green to black sawfly with pale legs. Larvae are pale green caterpillar-like grubs that feed on dock and sorrel leaves.
Did You Know?
In North America, dock sawfly larvae sometimes bore into apples to pupate, making them a nuisance pest in orchards despite not actually feeding on the fruit.
Colorful Ichneumon
A medium-sized ichneumon with a black body, yellow scutellum, and orange-tipped abdomen. It is one of the most commonly recorded ichneumons in Europe.
Did You Know?
Males are frequently seen on umbellifer flowers in late summer, making them one of the easiest ichneumons to observe.