Fairy Wasp vs Arctic Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fairy Wasp | Arctic Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kikiki huna | Amauronematus abnormis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 0.13-0.18 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Oceania | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Fairy Wasp
One of the smallest known insects in the world at just 0.15 millimeters long.
Did You Know?
It is smaller than some single-celled protozoans.
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.