Cotesia Congregata vs Tropical Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Congregata | Tropical Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia congregata | Heteroconis picticornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Tropical Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.
Tropical Dustywing
A tropical dustywing with banded antennae found in Asian and African lowland habitats. One of the larger species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively banded antennae make it one of the few dustywings identifiable without a microscope.