Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly vs Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly | Wesmael's Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga kirbyi | Wesmaelius subnebulosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Western 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.
Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
A medium-sized brown lacewing with subtly patterned wings found across Europe. Frequent in gardens and deciduous woodland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest lacewings to appear in spring, sometimes active as early as March.