Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp vs Black Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp | Black Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copidosoma floridanum | Phormia regina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Encyrtidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp
A remarkable parasitoid in which a single egg divides into thousands of genetically identical embryos inside a moth caterpillar. The host continues feeding and growing while filled with developing wasp larvae.
Did You Know?
A single fertilized egg can clone itself into over 3,000 genetically identical wasp larvae inside one caterpillar.
Black Blow Fly
A dark metallic blow fly that is among the first insects to colonize a corpse. It is a key species in forensic entomology across North America.
Did You Know?
It can detect a dead body from over a mile away using chemoreceptors on its antennae.