Braconid Mummy Wasp vs Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Braconid Mummy Wasp | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius matricariae | Pseudomops septentrionalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Braconidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North 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.
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.