Fig Wasp vs Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fig Wasp | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratosolen fusciceps | Capitojoppa amazonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Agaonidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp that pollinates a single species of fig in an obligate mutualism.
Did You Know?
Each fig species typically depends on just one species of pollinator wasp.
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.