Brimstone vs European Corn Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brimstone | European Corn Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx rhamni | Macrocentrus grandii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Braconidae |
| Size | 52-60 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.
European Corn Borer Parasite
A slender braconid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host caterpillar.
Did You Know?
A single egg divides into up to 30 genetically identical larvae inside the host through polyembryony.