Elm Leafminer vs European Corn Borer Braconid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Leafminer | European Corn Borer Braconid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fenusa ulmi | Macrocentrus cingulum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm (adult) | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Elm Leafminer
A sawfly whose larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of elm leaves. Mines appear as blotchy brown patches on foliage.
Did You Know?
Each larva creates a single blotch mine that can expand to cover half the leaf.
European Corn Borer Braconid
A slender parasitoid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer moth. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host.
Did You Know?
A single egg can divide into up to 36 identical embryos inside one host caterpillar through polyembryony.