European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid vs European Corn Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid | European Corn Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichogramma ostriniae | Macrocentrus grandii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Trichogrammatidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America | Europe, North America |
| 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.
European Corn Borer Parasite
A slender braconid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host caterpillar.
Did You Know?
A single egg divides into up to 30 genetically identical larvae inside the host through polyembryony.