European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichogramma ostriniae | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Trichogrammatidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, North America | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid
A tiny egg parasitoid wasp native to Asia and introduced to North America for corn borer control. It searches corn leaves methodically for host eggs.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks the European corn borer over most other moth species, making it highly targeted.
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.