Cabbage Looper Parasite vs Malabar Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper Parasite | Malabar Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microplitis plutellae | Creobroter meleagris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Braconidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | India |
| 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.
Malabar Flower Mantis
A beautifully marked flower mantis from southern India with speckled wings. It is commonly found in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'meleagris' means guinea fowl, referring to the speckled pattern on its wings.