Coccygomimus Wasp vs Warble Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coccygomimus Wasp | Warble Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla turionellae | Hypoderma bovis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 13-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Warble Fly
A large, hairy bee-like fly whose larvae migrate through the bodies of cattle for months before emerging from cysts in the back. Adults have vestigial mouthparts and cannot feed.
Did You Know?
The buzzing of a single warble fly approaching can cause an entire herd of cattle to stampede in panic, a behavior called gadding.