Coconut Ant vs Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Ant | Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tapinoma melanocephalum | Pnigalio agraules |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 1.3-2 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coconut Ant
A tiny bicolored ant with a dark head and pale translucent body, also called the ghost ant. It is a major household pest in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
Their translucent body makes their abdomen change color depending on what food they have recently eaten.
Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid
A small metallic-green ectoparasitoid wasp that attacks leafminer larvae inside leaf mines. It has a broad host range across many leafminer species.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few natural enemies that attacks the invasive horse chestnut leafminer in Europe.