South American Wattle Sawfly vs Tinkerbell Fairyfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Wattle Sawfly | Tinkerbell Fairyfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pullata | Tinkerbella nana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 0.25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Tinkerbell Fairyfly
One of the smallest insects ever described, named after Peter Pans Tinker Bell. Discovered in Costa Rica in 2013. Measures only 0.25 mm in length.
Did You Know?
Named after the fairy Tinkerbell, this wasp is so tiny it can stand on the tip of a human hair — it was described in 2013 from specimens collected using specialized micro-traps.