Pear Slug Sawfly vs Ensign Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Slug Sawfly | Ensign Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa cerasi | Evania appendigaster |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Evaniidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm (adult) | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Worldwide | Africa, Asia, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pear Slug Sawfly
A cosmopolitan sawfly whose slimy, slug-like larvae skeletonize leaves of cherry, pear, and plum. Heavy infestations cause premature leaf drop.
Did You Know?
Larvae cover themselves in a dark, slimy secretion that makes them look like tiny slugs.
Ensign Wasp
A parasitoid wasp that targets cockroach egg cases and helps control pest populations.
Did You Know?
It bobs its flag-like abdomen up and down as it walks, resembling a tiny flag bearer.