Black Slip Wasp vs Oregon Oak Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Slip Wasp | Oregon Oak Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla instigator | Besbicus mirabilis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 2–3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.
Oregon Oak Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that induces conspicuous galls on Oregon white oak in western North America. Galls form on leaf veins and can be quite abundant.
Did You Know?
Native Americans used some oak galls medicinally as an astringent to treat mouth sores and skin wounds.