Yellow-legged Ophion vs Golden Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Ophion | Golden Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion scutellaris | Perga gravenhorstii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 14-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.
Golden Pergid Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with distinctive golden-orange coloring and dark wing venation. Larvae are gregarious spitfires on eucalyptus.
Did You Know?
Female Perga sawflies show an unusual degree of parental care, standing guard over their egg masses for days to protect them from parasitoids.