Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly vs Sabre Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly | Sabre Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga kirbyi | Rhyssa persuasoria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 25-40 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Sabre Wasp
The largest European ichneumon wasp, recognized by its black-and-white banded body. It parasitizes the larvae of wood wasps within conifer trunks.
Did You Know?
She can detect a wood wasp larva through several centimeters of solid timber using her antennae.