Lunar Ichneumon Wasp vs Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megarhyssa lunator | Arge berberidis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Argidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm | 7-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.
Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
A sawfly pest of barberry and mahonia shrubs, skeletonizing leaves in gardens. Larvae are slug-like and pale green with a dark head.
Did You Know?
Two generations per year can completely strip barberry hedges of their foliage by late summer.