Cabbage Looper Parasite vs Green Metallic Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper Parasite | Green Metallic Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microplitis plutellae | Augochloropsis metallica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Looper Parasite
A small dark braconid wasp that attacks caterpillars of the diamondback moth and cabbage looper. A single larva emerges and spins a dark cocoon beside the dead host.
Did You Know?
The emerging larva spins its cocoon so fast that the entire pupation process is completed within just a few hours.
Green Metallic Bee
A large, robustly built metallic green sweat bee common throughout eastern North America. It is a ground-nesting communal species often found in dense nesting aggregations.
Did You Know?
Despite their jewel-like appearance, they are commonly overlooked because they are often mistaken for small green flies.