Broad-necked Root Borer vs Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-necked Root Borer | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus laticollis | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 22-48 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Broad-necked Root Borer
A large dark brown prionine beetle with a notably broad pronotum bearing three sharp lateral teeth on each side. Found in eastern North America, larvae bore into living tree roots and can damage orchards. Adults fly at dusk.
Did You Know?
Females burrow into soil to lay eggs directly on tree roots, a behavior unusual among cerambycids.
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.