Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid vs Common Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid | Common Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pnigalio agraules | Diprion pini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Common Pine Sawfly
One of the most important pine defoliators in European forestry. Outbreaks cause growth losses and predispose trees to bark beetle attack.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester pine resin and can squirt it at predators when threatened.