European Corn Borer Parasite vs Dark-edged Bee-fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer Parasite | Dark-edged Bee-fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocentrus grandii | Bombylius major discolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | 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.
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.