Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Japanese Scoliid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wheat Stem Sawfly | Japanese Scoliid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus cinctus | Scolia oculata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm (adult) | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Japan, China, Korea |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wheat Stem Sawfly
A major pest of wheat and barley on the northern Great Plains of North America. Larvae bore inside stems, weakening them and causing lodging.
Did You Know?
Larvae girdle the stem base before pupating, causing the stem to fall over at harvest.
Japanese Scoliid Wasp
A large black wasp with distinctive eye-like yellow spots on the abdomen found in East Asia. It parasitizes the larvae of large dynastid beetles.
Did You Know?
Its yellow abdominal markings resemble large eyes, which may serve to startle potential predators.