Cabbage Looper Parasite vs Wandering Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper Parasite | Wandering Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microplitis plutellae | Pantala hymenaea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Braconidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 46-52mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | North America, South America, 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.
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.