Red-legged Pimpla vs Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Pimpla | Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla rufipes | Arge ochropus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Argidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-legged Pimpla
A robust black ichneumon wasp with distinctive reddish-orange legs. It parasitizes a wide range of moth and butterfly pupae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist ichneumon wasps, recorded parasitizing over 100 different host species.
Rose Sawfly
A yellow and black sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves. Adults are commonly found on rose bushes in gardens throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Its larvae curl into an S-shape and drop off leaves when disturbed as an escape strategy.