Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid vs Pellucid Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid | Pellucid Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pnigalio agraules | Volucella pellucens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Pellucid Hoverfly
A large black hoverfly with a striking translucent white band across its abdomen. Its larvae are inquilines in the underground nests of social wasps.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white abdominal band makes it look like it has a window in its body, unlike any other hoverfly.