Cabbage Looper Parasite vs Slender Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper Parasite | Slender Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microplitis plutellae | Myrmica scabrinodis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 3.5-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Slender Ant
A medium-sized red-brown ant with coarsely sculptured cuticle, common in grasslands across Europe. Colonies are typically monogynous with a single queen. Workers forage close to the nest in tussock grass.
Did You Know?
This species is an important host for the Dusky Large Blue butterfly in wetland habitats across Europe.