Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly vs Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly | Emerald Ash Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge berberidis | Spathius agrili |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm (adult) | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
A sawfly pest of barberry and mahonia shrubs, skeletonizing leaves in gardens. Larvae are slug-like and pale green with a dark head.
Did You Know?
Two generations per year can completely strip barberry hedges of their foliage by late summer.
Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
A parasitoid wasp from China released in North America to combat the devastating emerald ash borer beetle. Females drill through bark to reach host larvae.
Did You Know?
It was approved for release in the US in 2007 as part of an emergency effort to save North American ash trees.