Lunate Ichneumon vs Blackberry Leaf Miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunate Ichneumon | Blackberry Leaf Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megarhyssa greenei | Metallus pumilus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm body, ovipositor up to 80 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lunate Ichneumon
A reddish-brown parasitoid wasp native to North America. It targets horntail larvae in hardwood trees and uses its long ovipositor to reach them.
Did You Know?
It is the smallest of the three North American Megarhyssa species but still impressively large.
Blackberry Leaf Miner
A tiny, dark metallic sawfly whose larvae create blotch mines in blackberry and raspberry leaves. Mined areas turn brown and papery.
Did You Know?
Despite their tiny size, heavy infestations can mine nearly every leaf on a blackberry bush, significantly reducing fruit yield.