Japanese Maple Sawfly vs Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Maple Sawfly | Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalodontes cephalotes | Cirrospilus ingenuus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Asia, Africa, Americas, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Maple Sawfly
A colorful web-spinning sawfly with a large head, bright orange body, and distinctive long antennae. It is associated with umbelliferous plants in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Despite its common association with umbellifers, this species belongs to a family mostly known for conifer and broadleaf tree feeders.
Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid
A tiny ectoparasitoid wasp that attacks citrus leafminer larvae inside their leaf mines. It has been introduced to many citrus-growing regions.
Did You Know?
The wasp stings through the leaf tissue to paralyze the leafminer larva hiding inside.