Cotesia Congregata vs Tropical Fire Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Congregata | Tropical Fire Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia congregata | Solenopsis geminata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Pantropical |
| 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 Fire Ant
A pantropical fire ant with large-headed major workers specialized for seed milling. It is one of the oldest known invasive ant species, spread globally through colonial trade routes.
Did You Know?
It was likely transported around the world in soil ballast of Spanish galleons during the 16th century.