European Corn Borer Braconid vs Say's Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Braconid | Say's Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocentrus cingulum | Chlorochroa sayi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.