Fairyfly Wasp vs Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fairyfly Wasp | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicopomorpha echmepterygis | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Braconidae |
| Size | 0.139-0.240 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Fairyfly Wasp
The smallest known insect in the world at just 0.139 mm in length. Males are blind, wingless, and smaller than some single-celled organisms.
Did You Know?
Males of this species are smaller than a paramecium — they are blind and wingless, existing solely to mate with sisters before they even leave the host egg.
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.