Hog Louse vs European Corn Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hog Louse | European Corn Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopinus suis | Macrocentrus grandii |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Haematopinidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hog Louse
The largest louse found on domestic animals, exclusively parasitizing pigs. It feeds on blood and is most commonly found behind the ears and in skin folds.
Did You Know?
At up to 6 mm long, the hog louse is the largest sucking louse known, easily visible to the naked eye on infested pigs.
European Corn Borer Parasite
A slender braconid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host caterpillar.
Did You Know?
A single egg divides into up to 30 genetically identical larvae inside the host through polyembryony.