Coral Hairstreak vs Cotesia Glomerata Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Hairstreak | Cotesia Glomerata Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium titus | Cotesia glomerata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south | Europe, Asia, North America, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.
Cotesia Glomerata Wasp
A small gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks cabbage white butterfly caterpillars. Dozens of larvae develop inside a single host.
Did You Know?
Up to 60 wasp larvae can emerge from a single caterpillar, spinning yellow cocoons around the dying host.