Japanese Scoliid Wasp vs Plum Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Scoliid Wasp | Plum Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolia oculata | Hoplocampa flava |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, China, Korea | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Scoliid Wasp
A large black wasp with distinctive eye-like yellow spots on the abdomen found in East Asia. It parasitizes the larvae of large dynastid beetles.
Did You Know?
Its yellow abdominal markings resemble large eyes, which may serve to startle potential predators.
Plum Sawfly
A small, yellowish-brown sawfly that is a pest of plum orchards. Larvae bore into developing plum fruitlets, causing them to drop prematurely.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be detected by their distinctive wet frass, which oozes from entry holes in young plum fruitlets.