Braconid Mummy Wasp vs Ox Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Braconid Mummy Wasp | Ox Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius matricariae | Strategus aloeus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 30-60mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Braconid Mummy Wasp
A small parasitoid wasp specializing in green peach aphids and other crop pest aphids. It is commercially reared for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Females can detect which aphids have already been parasitized and avoid wasting eggs on them.
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.