Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly vs European Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly | European Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga kirbyi | Japyx solifugus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Pergidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.
European Japygid
The type species of the family Japygidae, found in soils across southern Europe. It is one of the largest diplurans in Europe.
Did You Know?
It can deliver a noticeable pinch with its forceps if handled carelessly.