Ensign Wasp vs Blue Morpho Caterpillar Parasite Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ensign Wasp | Blue Morpho Caterpillar Parasite Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Evania appendigaster | Conura acuta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Evaniidae | Chalcididae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ensign Wasp
A parasitoid wasp that targets cockroach egg cases and helps control pest populations.
Did You Know?
It bobs its flag-like abdomen up and down as it walks, resembling a tiny flag bearer.
Blue Morpho Caterpillar Parasite Wasp
A metallic-colored parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae of various Lepidoptera, including Morpho butterflies. The female inserts her ovipositor through the pupal shell to lay eggs inside the developing butterfly. Larvae consume the pupa from within before emerging as adult wasps.
Did You Know?
A single parasitized Morpho pupa can produce dozens of tiny wasps instead of one large butterfly.