Dock Sawfly vs Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Sawfly | Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ametastegia glabrata | Sceliphron madecassum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
A striking black and yellow wasp with a dramatically elongated, thread-like petiole connecting the thorax to the abdomen. It constructs tubular mud nests on walls and rock overhangs.
Did You Know?
Each mud cell is stocked with several paralyzed spiders that remain alive as fresh food for the developing wasp larva.