Fairy Wasp vs Oak Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fairy Wasp | Oak Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kikiki huna | Caliroa quercuscoccineae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 0.13-0.18 mm | 4-5 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.