Twisted-Winged Parasitoid vs Green-legged Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid | Green-legged Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elenchus tenuicornis | Perga dorsalis |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elenchidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 12-18 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.
Green-legged Sawfly
An Australian pergid whose larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus foliage. Heavy defoliation can stress and weaken young plantation trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae regurgitate a pungent eucalyptus-oil-based liquid as a chemical defense against birds.