Lemon-tree Borer Parasite vs African Bush Brown Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite | African Bush Brown Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata | Bicyclus anynana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.
African Bush Brown Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on the wing undersides that vary seasonally. Wet season forms have large conspicuous eyespots while dry season forms have reduced markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most studied butterflies in evolutionary developmental biology, used extensively as a model for understanding how eyespot patterns evolve.