Grain Pteromalid vs Sirex Woodwasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grain Pteromalid | Sirex Woodwasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisopteromalus calandrae | Sirex noctilio |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 15-36 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Africa, Australasia, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Grain Pteromalid
A tiny parasitoid of grain weevil and bruchid beetle larvae concealed inside stored cereal grains. It is widely used in biological control of stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
Females can detect beetle larvae hidden inside wheat kernels by drumming on the grain surface with their antennae.
Sirex Woodwasp
A large blue-black woodwasp that bores into pine trees to lay eggs. It injects a symbiotic fungus into the wood that feeds its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
Females carry a special fungus in abdominal glands and inoculate trees during egg-laying.