Median Wasp vs Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Median Wasp | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichovespula media | Dibrachys cavus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Median Wasp
A large social wasp that builds aerial paper nests in trees and shrubs across Europe. They are less aggressive than yellowjackets and colonies typically contain around 200 workers.
Did You Know?
Their nests are beautifully layered with bands of different colored paper made from various wood sources.
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.