Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid vs Cellophane Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid | Cellophane Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichogramma pretiosum | Colletes thoracicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Trichogrammatidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid
A microscopic egg parasitoid wasp used extensively against cotton bollworm and corn earworm. It is the most commercially produced beneficial insect in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Millions of these wasps are released per hectare in a single application for pest control.
Cellophane Bee
A spring-flying plasterer bee native to eastern North America with dense reddish-brown thoracic hair. It lines its brood cells with a secreted polyester-like film.
Did You Know?
The transparent polyester lining it secretes is waterproof, fungus-resistant, and chemically similar to commercial plastic wrap.