Cotesia Glomerata Wasp vs Spalangia Fly Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Glomerata Wasp | Spalangia Fly Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia glomerata | Spalangia cameroni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America, Australia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Spalangia Fly Parasite
A small dark wasp that parasitizes fly pupae in manure and decaying organic matter. It is commercially reared for biological control of filth flies on livestock farms.
Did You Know?
Millions are commercially released on cattle and poultry farms each year to suppress nuisance house flies and stable flies.