Lemon-tree Borer Parasite vs Wroughton's Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite | Wroughton's Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata | Aenictus wroughtonii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar |
| 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.
Wroughton's Army Ant
A small reddish-brown army ant that conducts well-organized raids on termite mounds in tropical Asia. Workers are monomorphic and completely blind. Colonies are nomadic, regularly shifting their bivouac sites.
Did You Know?
Their queens are dichthadiiform, meaning they are permanently wingless with a massively swollen abdomen devoted to egg production.