Cotesia Glomerata Wasp vs Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Glomerata Wasp | Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia glomerata | Sceliphron madecassum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America, Australia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
A striking black and yellow wasp with a dramatically elongated, thread-like petiole connecting the thorax to the abdomen. It constructs tubular mud nests on walls and rock overhangs.
Did You Know?
Each mud cell is stocked with several paralyzed spiders that remain alive as fresh food for the developing wasp larva.