Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga kirbyi | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.