Aphidius Wasp vs Railroad Worm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphidius Wasp | Railroad Worm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius colemani | Phrixothrix hirtus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 30-65 mm (larvae) |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aphidius Wasp
A minute parasitoid wasp widely used in greenhouses to control aphid pests. A single female can parasitize over 300 aphids in her lifetime.
Did You Know?
Parasitized aphids turn into hardened golden-brown shells called 'mummies' from which new wasps emerge.
Railroad Worm
A beetle larva with 11 pairs of green-glowing lateral organs and a red-glowing headlamp — the only land animal that produces two different colors of bioluminescence simultaneously.
Did You Know?
The railroad worm is the only terrestrial animal that glows in two colors at once — green along its sides like railway car windows and red on its head like a locomotive.