Steelblue Ichneumon vs Pine False Webworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Ichneumon | Pine False Webworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissopimpla excelsa | Acantholyda erythrocephala |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-15 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Steelblue Ichneumon
A metallic blue-black ichneumon wasp native to Australia. It is an important parasitoid of pest caterpillars including the introduced cabbage moth.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to New Zealand to help control pest moth populations in agriculture.
Pine False Webworm
An invasive European sawfly that defoliates pines in North America. Unlike typical sawflies, larvae are solitary and spin silk tubes on branches.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed inside silken tubes spun among the needles, unlike the gregarious feeding of most pine sawflies.