Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly vs Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyela minor | Perga kirbyi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Xyelidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 16-24 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
A tiny sawfly with the characteristic elongated third antennal segment of its ancient family. Adults emerge in early spring to coincide with pine pollen release.
Did You Know?
Xyelid sawflies time their adult emergence precisely to the few weeks when pine male cones are shedding pollen, their larvae's only food source.
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.