Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp vs Golden Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp | Golden Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Capitojoppa amazonica | Perga gravenhorstii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 14-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.
Golden Pergid Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with distinctive golden-orange coloring and dark wing venation. Larvae are gregarious spitfires on eucalyptus.
Did You Know?
Female Perga sawflies show an unusual degree of parental care, standing guard over their egg masses for days to protect them from parasitoids.