Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid vs Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid | Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cirrospilus ingenuus | Megarhyssa macrurus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 25-50 mm body plus 100+ mm ovipositor |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Americas, Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid
A tiny ectoparasitoid wasp that attacks citrus leafminer larvae inside their leaf mines. It has been introduced to many citrus-growing regions.
Did You Know?
The wasp stings through the leaf tissue to paralyze the leafminer larva hiding inside.
Ichneumon Wasp
A large parasitoid wasp with an extremely long, thread-like ovipositor that can exceed the length of its body. Females drill through solid wood to reach their host larvae deep inside.
Did You Know?
The female can somehow detect horntail larvae vibrations through several centimeters of solid wood and then drill her flexible ovipositor to reach them with remarkable accuracy.