Pipe-organ Mud Wasp vs Green-legged Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pipe-organ Mud Wasp | Green-legged Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylon figulus | Perga dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-18 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pipe-organ Mud Wasp
A slender black solitary wasp that builds mud-tube nests in hollow stems and holes, provisioning them with paralyzed spiders. Named for the organ-pipe arrangement of its mud cells.
Did You Know?
Builds multiple tube-shaped mud cells arranged like the pipes of a church organ.
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.