Steel-blue Woodwasp vs South American Wattle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steel-blue Woodwasp | South American Wattle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex cyaneus | Arge pullata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Argidae |
| Size | 12–28 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Steel-blue Woodwasp
A metallic blue woodwasp native to Europe that breeds in fir and spruce. It is closely related to the more destructive Sirex noctilio.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative Sirex noctilio, this species rarely causes significant economic damage to forestry.
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.