Tinkerbell Fairyfly vs Grass Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tinkerbell Fairyfly | Grass Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinkerbella nana | Pachynematus clitellatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 0.25 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Meadows |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Grass Sawfly
A small, inconspicuous greenish sawfly associated with grasses. Larvae are smooth, pale green and feed on various meadow grasses.
Did You Know?
Grass-feeding sawflies are among the least studied groups of Symphyta despite being common and widespread in grassland ecosystems.