Rose-stem Gall Wasp vs Yellow Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose-stem Gall Wasp | Yellow Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplolepis spinosa | Libelloides longicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 2–3.5 mm | 20-25 mm body, 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Central and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Rose-stem Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that creates spiny galls on the stems of wild roses in North America. Each gall contains a single larval cell surrounded by hard woody tissue.
Did You Know?
Its galls often persist on rose stems for years after the wasp has emerged, serving as shelter for other insects.
Yellow Owlfly
A beautiful owlfly with long clubbed antennae and bright yellow-and-black wings. It perches on grass stems with wings spread like a butterfly.
Did You Know?
Adults can be seen sunbathing on grass stems with wings fully spread in the early morning.