Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid vs Triplaris Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid | Triplaris Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bathyplectes curculionis | Pseudomyrmex triplarinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | South America, Amazon Basin |
| 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.
Triplaris Ant
A South American ant that inhabits the hollow stems of Triplaris trees in a mutualistic relationship. Workers swarm out and deliver painful stings when the host tree is disturbed.
Did You Know?
Local people call Triplaris the 'devil tree' because touching it triggers an immediate attack by hundreds of stinging ants.