Silverfish Strepsipteran vs South African Argid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish Strepsipteran | South African Argid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mengenilla chobauti | Arge capensis |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mengenillidae | Argidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Silverfish Strepsipteran
A primitive strepsipteran that parasitizes silverfish and firebrats. Unlike most strepsipterans, the adult female is free-living.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most primitive strepsipterans, and the free-living adult female resembles a tiny larva.
South African Argid Sawfly
A medium-sized dark sawfly found in the fynbos and bushveld regions of South Africa. Adults have robust bodies and simple, three-segmented antennae typical of argids.
Did You Know?
The Argidae is one of the few sawfly families with significant diversity in sub-Saharan Africa, where most other sawfly families are poorly represented.