Fig Wasp vs Glyptomorpha Braconid

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Fig Wasp Glyptomorpha Braconid
Scientific Name Ceratosolen fusciceps Glyptomorpha deesae
Order Hymenoptera Hymenoptera
Family Agaonidae Braconidae
Size 1.5-2 mm 2-3 mm
Habitat Forests Farmland
Diet Herbivores Parasitoids
Regions Asia, Oceania South Asia, Southeast Asia
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Fig Wasp

A tiny wasp that pollinates a single species of fig in an obligate mutualism.

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Did You Know?

Each fig species typically depends on just one species of pollinator wasp.

Glyptomorpha Braconid

A small parasitoid wasp that attacks bruchid beetle larvae inside stored legume seeds. It has been studied as a biological control agent for pulse crop pests.

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Did You Know?

A single female can parasitize dozens of beetle larvae hidden inside individual lentil and chickpea seeds.