Golden Tachinid Fly vs Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Tachinid Fly | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archytas marmoratus | Dibrachys cavus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Golden Tachinid Fly
A large bristly parasitic fly with golden-brown hairs found across the Americas. It parasitizes armyworm and cutworm caterpillars in crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important natural enemies of fall armyworm in North American agriculture.
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.