Great Banded Furrow Bee vs European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Banded Furrow Bee | European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus scabiosae | Trichogramma ostriniae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Trichogrammatidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Banded Furrow Bee
One of Europe's largest halictid bees, with prominent white abdominal hair bands. It is a eusocial species expanding its range northward, likely due to climate warming.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward by several hundred kilometers in recent decades, making it a clear indicator species for climate change effects on insects.
European Corn Borer Egg Parasitoid
A tiny egg parasitoid wasp native to Asia and introduced to North America for corn borer control. It searches corn leaves methodically for host eggs.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks the European corn borer over most other moth species, making it highly targeted.