Cotesia Glomerata Wasp vs Goatweed Leafwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Glomerata Wasp | Goatweed Leafwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia glomerata | Anaea andria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 55-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America, Australia | Central and Eastern United States, northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Goatweed Leafwing
A bright orange butterfly whose angular wing shape and mottled brown underside create a perfect dead-leaf disguise when at rest. It almost never visits flowers.
Did You Know?
It overwinters as an adult, hiding among dead leaves where its camouflage makes it virtually invisible.