Striped Alder Sawfly vs Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Alder Sawfly | Diamondback Moth Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemichroa crocea | Diadegma semiclausum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Alder Sawfly
A brightly colored sawfly with an orange body and black markings on the thorax. Larvae are pale yellowish-green with dark dorsal stripes and feed on alder and birch.
Did You Know?
This species can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically, with unfertilized eggs developing into males.
Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
A small ichneumon wasp that is the most important natural enemy of the diamondback moth, a major global brassica pest. Females parasitize caterpillars with a quick ovipositor strike.
Did You Know?
So effective at controlling diamondback moth that pesticide-free brassica production depends on this species.