Green-legged Sawfly vs Spalangia Fly Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-legged Sawfly | Spalangia Fly Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga dorsalis | Spalangia cameroni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm (adult) | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Scavengers |
| Regions | Australia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Green-legged Sawfly
An Australian pergid whose larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus foliage. Heavy defoliation can stress and weaken young plantation trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae regurgitate a pungent eucalyptus-oil-based liquid as a chemical defense against birds.
Spalangia Fly Parasite
A small dark wasp that parasitizes fly pupae in manure and decaying organic matter. It is commercially reared for biological control of filth flies on livestock farms.
Did You Know?
Millions are commercially released on cattle and poultry farms each year to suppress nuisance house flies and stable flies.