Scarlet Pergid Sawfly vs Southern House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Pergid Sawfly | Southern House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pergagrapta polita | Culex quinquefasciatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Tropics and subtropics worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet Pergid Sawfly
A brightly colored Australian sawfly with a polished dark body and reddish highlights. Larvae feed on eucalyptus and are often found in clusters.
Did You Know?
The genus Pergagrapta is endemic to Australia and represents part of the remarkable radiation of pergid sawflies on that continent.
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.