European Corn Borer Parasite vs African Grass Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Parasite | African Grass Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocentrus grandii | Zizeeria knysna |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 16-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Parks |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Africa, Southern Europe, South Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
African Grass Blue
Tiny blue butterfly with spotted gray-brown undersides. One of the smallest butterflies in Africa.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan under two centimetres, it is among the tiniest butterflies in the world.