European Corn Borer Braconid vs Striped Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Braconid | Striped Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocentrus cingulum | Phyllotreta striolata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Striped Flea Beetle
A tiny jumping beetle that riddles cruciferous crop leaves with small round holes. Adults overwinter in soil and leaf litter near fields.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump up to 100 times their own body length when disturbed.