European Corn Borer Braconid vs Black Slip Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Braconid | Black Slip Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocentrus cingulum | Pimpla instigator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.