Ensign Wasp vs Oak Marble Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ensign Wasp | Oak Marble Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Evania appendigaster | Andricus kollari |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Evaniidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Parks |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Oak Marble Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces marble-shaped galls on oak twigs where its larvae develop. The galls were historically used to make iron gall ink.
Did You Know?
The ink made from its galls was used to write the US Declaration of Independence and Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks.