Carrion Parasitoid Wasp vs Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carrion Parasitoid Wasp | Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alysia manducator | Parnopes grandior |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Carrion Parasitoid Wasp
A small braconid wasp that parasitizes blowfly larvae in carrion. An important part of the decomposition ecosystem. Females locate buried fly larvae using chemical cues.
Did You Know?
Females can detect fly larvae buried in carrion from a considerable distance using their sensitive antennae.
Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp
A large and robust cuckoo wasp with a metallic green thorax and brilliant red abdomen. It exclusively parasitizes beewolf wasps in sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
It is entirely dependent on beewolf wasps for reproduction, so its populations decline wherever beewolves disappear.