Poplar Sawfly vs Giant Orange Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poplar Sawfly | Giant Orange Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichiocampus viminalis | Netelia producta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Poplar Sawfly
A small sawfly with a yellow-orange body and black head. Its brightly colored yellow-and-black larvae feed on poplar and willow leaves in conspicuous clusters.
Did You Know?
The larvae display classic aposematic coloration with bold yellow and black markings, warning predators of their unpalatability.
Giant Orange Ichneumon
A large, uniformly orange ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to lights. It parasitizes caterpillars of owlet moths and geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumon wasps at porch lights across North America during summer.