House Fly Pupal Parasitoid vs Broad-Horned Onitis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Fly Pupal Parasitoid | Broad-Horned Onitis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Muscidifurax raptor | Onitis caffer |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 16-26 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
House Fly Pupal Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that develops inside house fly and stable fly pupae. It is sold commercially for biological fly management.
Did You Know?
Each female destroys about 50 fly pupae in her lifetime through a combination of parasitism and host-feeding.
Broad-Horned Onitis
A large, dark brown to black tunneler with massive forelegs in males. The prothorax is greatly enlarged. It digs deep vertical shafts beneath cattle dung and is primarily nocturnal. Males use their forelegs in combat.
Did You Know?
The enormous forelegs of the male serve double duty, used both for digging and for grappling with rival males.