Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid vs Giant Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid | Giant Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bathyplectes curculionis | Dolichomitus imperator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 20-40 mm body, 70 mm ovipositor |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid
A small parasitoid wasp that attacks alfalfa weevil larvae in North America. It was introduced from Europe as a classical biological control agent.
Did You Know?
This wasp reduced alfalfa weevil populations by over 75% in some areas after its introduction.
Giant Ichneumon Wasp
A parasitoid wasp with an ovipositor longer than its body used to drill into wood.
Did You Know?
It detects beetle larvae vibrations through several centimeters of solid wood.