Jewel Wasp Pteromalid vs Frit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Wasp Pteromalid | Frit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasonia vitripennis | Oscinella frit |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Chloropidae |
| Size | 1-2.5 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, temperate worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
A tiny jewel wasp that parasitizes the pupae of blowflies, flesh flies, and house flies. It is one of the most important model organisms in parasitoid biology and genetics.
Did You Know?
It has become a genetic model organism rivaling Drosophila, with its entire genome sequenced to study parasitism evolution.
Frit Fly
A tiny fly that is a major pest of oat crops and ryegrass. Larvae bore into plant stems causing 'dead heart'. Named from the Swedish word for grain. Multiple generations per year.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 1.5mm long, it can destroy entire crops of oats by killing the growing shoot inside each stem.