Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid vs Blackberry Leaf Miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid | Blackberry Leaf Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pnigalio agraules | Metallus pumilus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid
A small metallic-green ectoparasitoid wasp that attacks leafminer larvae inside leaf mines. It has a broad host range across many leafminer species.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few natural enemies that attacks the invasive horse chestnut leafminer in Europe.
Blackberry Leaf Miner
A tiny, dark metallic sawfly whose larvae create blotch mines in blackberry and raspberry leaves. Mined areas turn brown and papery.
Did You Know?
Despite their tiny size, heavy infestations can mine nearly every leaf on a blackberry bush, significantly reducing fruit yield.