Lesser Banded Hornet vs Grain Moth Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Banded Hornet | Grain Moth Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa affinis | Pteromalus cerealellae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Banded Hornet
A medium-sized hornet with a dark body and bright orange-yellow abdominal bands. It builds large aerial nests in trees and on buildings throughout tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its aerial nests can grow to the size of a basketball and house several thousand workers.
Grain Moth Parasitoid
A small metallic parasitoid wasp that attacks stored-product moth larvae and pupae. It is found in grain stores and warehouses globally.
Did You Know?
This wasp can detect host larvae hidden inside grain kernels using chemical and vibrational cues.