Dibrachys Pupal Parasite vs Large Square-headed Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite | Large Square-headed Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dibrachys cavus | Ectemnius cephalotes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 1.5-3 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.
Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
Did You Know?
Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.