Pea Weevil vs Coccygomimus Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Weevil | Coccygomimus Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bruchus pisorum | Pimpla turionellae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide in pea-growing regions | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pea Weevil
A small brownish beetle that lays eggs on developing pea pods. The larva eats its way into a single pea and develops entirely inside it.
Did You Know?
Each larva consumes only one pea, leaving a perfectly round exit hole when it emerges.
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.