Common Spongillafly vs Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Spongillafly | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sisyra fuscata | Dibrachys cavus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sisyridae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm wingspan | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Spongillafly
A small dark lacewing whose larvae are aquatic parasitoids of freshwater sponges. One of the few neuropterans with aquatic larval stages.
Did You Know?
Its larvae breathe underwater using specialized pointed mouthparts that also pierce sponge cells for feeding.
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.