Cotesia Glomerata Wasp vs White-Backed Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Glomerata Wasp | White-Backed Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia glomerata | Sogatella furcifera |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America, Australia | Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
White-Backed Planthopper
A small delphacid planthopper with a distinctive white dorsal stripe on an otherwise brown body. It is a major rice pest that migrates long distances on monsoon winds.
Did You Know?
It can travel over 1,000 km in a single migratory flight by riding monsoon winds, colonizing new rice crops far from its origin.