South American Wattle Sawfly vs Fire-tailed Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Wattle Sawfly | Fire-tailed Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pullata | Chrysis viridula |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.
Fire-tailed Cuckoo Wasp
A metallic green cuckoo wasp with a distinctive red-gold abdomen tipped with four small teeth. It parasitizes the nests of cavity-nesting solitary wasps.
Did You Know?
The number of teeth on the tip of the abdomen is a key feature used to identify different cuckoo wasp species.