Coccygomimus Wasp vs Acrobat Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coccygomimus Wasp | Acrobat Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla turionellae | Crematogaster scutellaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.
Acrobat Ant
A Mediterranean ant with a heart-shaped abdomen it raises over its thorax when alarmed. They nest in dead wood, old walls, and cork oak bark.
Did You Know?
They can raise their abdomen over their head to smear venom on attackers, earning them the name acrobat ants.