European Corn Borer Braconid vs Yellow-Banded Cimbicid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Braconid | Yellow-Banded Cimbicid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocentrus cingulum | Trichiosoma tibiale |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Yellow-Banded Cimbicid
A large, hairy sawfly with a banded abdomen and prominent clubbed antennae. The body is covered in dense yellowish hairs giving it a bumblebee-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This large sawfly is frequently mistaken for a bumblebee in flight due to its hairy body and loud buzzing sound.