Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp vs European Corn Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp | European Corn Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copidosoma floridanum | Macrocentrus grandii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Encyrtidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, North America |
| 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.
European Corn Borer Parasite
A slender braconid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host caterpillar.
Did You Know?
A single egg divides into up to 30 genetically identical larvae inside the host through polyembryony.