South American Wattle Sawfly vs Parasitic Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Wattle Sawfly | Parasitic Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pullata | Winthemia rufopicta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Argidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | North America, Europe, 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.
Parasitic Bee Fly
A medium-sized tachinid fly that parasitizes armyworm caterpillars and other crop pest larvae. It is found across multiple continents.
Did You Know?
Females deposit multiple larvae on a single caterpillar but only one typically survives to maturity.