Mud Dauber Wasp vs Elm Zigzag Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mud Dauber Wasp | Elm Zigzag Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sceliphron caementarium | Aproceros leucopoda |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae | Argidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, introduced to Europe and other continents | East Asia, invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Mud Dauber Wasp
A slender black and yellow solitary wasp that builds tubular mud nests on walls and structures. It stocks each cell with paralyzed spiders as food for its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
A single mud nest cell can contain up to 25 paralyzed spiders stacked inside.
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
A small, pale green sawfly of East Asian origin that has become invasive in Europe. Larvae create distinctive zigzag feeding patterns on elm leaves.
Did You Know?
This species reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis in its invasive range; males have never been found in Europe.