European Corn Borer vs Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Corn Borer | Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ostrinia nubilalis | Trichogramma pretiosum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Trichogrammatidae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Corn Borer
A small yellowish-brown moth that is one of the most destructive crop pests in the world. Larvae bore into corn stalks, causing billions of dollars in damage annually.
Did You Know?
Female moths use two different pheromone strains, effectively creating reproductively isolated populations.
Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid
A microscopic egg parasitoid wasp used extensively against cotton bollworm and corn earworm. It is the most commercially produced beneficial insect in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Millions of these wasps are released per hectare in a single application for pest control.