Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid vs Ensign Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid | Ensign Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichogramma pretiosum | Evania appendigaster |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Trichogrammatidae | Evaniidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America, South America | Africa, Asia, North America, South 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.
Ensign Wasp
A parasitoid wasp that targets cockroach egg cases and helps control pest populations.
Did You Know?
It bobs its flag-like abdomen up and down as it walks, resembling a tiny flag bearer.