Yellow-legged Ophion vs Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Ophion | Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion scutellaris | Blennocampa phyllocolpa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| 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.
Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly
A tiny black sawfly that causes rose leaflets to roll downward into tight cylinders. The larva feeds inside the rolled leaf shelter.
Did You Know?
The female injects a chemical into the leaf margin during egg-laying that causes the leaf to roll tightly, creating a protective tube for the developing larva.