Rose Slug Sawfly vs Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Slug Sawfly | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endelomyia aethiops | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rose Slug Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose slug-like larvae skeletonize rose leaves by feeding on the upper leaf surface. Larvae are pale yellowish-green and covered in a thin mucus layer.
Did You Know?
Damaged rose leaves develop a characteristic translucent, papery appearance as only the lower epidermis remains after larval feeding.
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.