Common Trichogramma Wasp vs European Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Trichogramma Wasp | European Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichogramma brassicae | Cephus pygmeus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Trichogrammatidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Trichogramma Wasp
One of the tiniest parasitoid wasps, it lays eggs inside moth eggs destroying them before hatching. It is mass-released for crop protection worldwide.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, a single wasp can parasitize dozens of pest moth eggs.
European Wheat Stem Sawfly
A stem-boring sawfly pest of wheat and other cereals throughout Europe and western Asia. It has also established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Solid-stemmed wheat varieties were bred specifically to resist stem sawfly larval boring.