Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon vs Japanese Maple Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon | Japanese Maple Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megarhyssa atrata | Megalodontes cephalotes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon
A large dark-bodied ichneumonid wasp found in eastern North America. Females bore through bark to parasitize pigeon tremex horntail larvae.
Did You Know?
Multiple females often congregate on the same dead tree, drilling simultaneously for hosts.
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.