Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp vs Steelblue Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp | Steelblue Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplolepis rosae | Lissopimpla excelsa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 2.5–4 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Orchards |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that forms spectacular mossy red-green growths on wild roses. Each gall may contain up to 60 larval chambers.
Did You Know?
In medieval times, its galls were placed under pillows as a supposed cure for insomnia.
Steelblue Ichneumon
A metallic blue-black ichneumon wasp native to Australia. It is an important parasitoid of pest caterpillars including the introduced cabbage moth.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to New Zealand to help control pest moth populations in agriculture.