Oak Treehopper vs Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Treehopper | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycotis vittata | Dibrachys cavus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Oak Treehopper
A colorful treehopper that feeds on oak twigs in eastern North America. Females exhibit maternal care by straddling their egg masses to protect them from parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Color morphs range from turquoise to red-orange depending on the population.
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.