Aphidius Wasp vs Speckled Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphidius Wasp | Speckled Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius colemani | Leptophyes punctatissima |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| 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.
Speckled Bush-Cricket
A small, bright green bush-cricket covered in tiny dark speckles found across Europe. Its song is almost entirely inaudible to humans as it is in the ultrasonic range.
Did You Know?
Males and females communicate with ultrasonic duets that are completely inaudible to the human ear without specialized detection equipment.