Diamondback Moth Parasitoid vs Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamondback Moth Parasitoid | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diadegma semiclausum | Arge berberidis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Argidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 7-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
A small ichneumon wasp that is the most important natural enemy of the diamondback moth, a major global brassica pest. Females parasitize caterpillars with a quick ovipositor strike.
Did You Know?
So effective at controlling diamondback moth that pesticide-free brassica production depends on this species.
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.