Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid vs Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid | Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cirrospilus ingenuus | Parnopes grandior |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Americas, Australia | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
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.