South American Wattle Sawfly vs Keyhole Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Wattle Sawfly | Keyhole Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pullata | Pachodynerus nasidens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Americas, introduced to Australia |
| 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.
Keyhole Wasp
A mud-nesting wasp notorious for building nests inside aircraft pitot tubes. It has caused aviation incidents by blocking airspeed sensors.
Did You Know?
Brisbane Airport installed covers on aircraft sensors specifically because of this species.