Rice Stem Borer Egg Parasitoid vs Spider-hunting Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stem Borer Egg Parasitoid | Spider-hunting Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichogramma japonicum | Anoplius nigerrimus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Trichogrammatidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rice Stem Borer Egg Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp widely used in Asian rice paddies to control stem borer moths. It is mass-reared on factitious host eggs.
Did You Know?
China alone produces trillions of these wasps each year for rice pest management.
Spider-hunting Wasp
A large all-black spider-hunting wasp that drags paralyzed wolf spiders back to its burrow.
Did You Know?
Paralyzes a wolf spider with a precise sting to the nerve ganglion then drags it backwards to its burrow.