Schizonotus Chalcid vs Fig Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Schizonotus Chalcid | Fig Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schizonotus sieboldi | Ceratosolen fusciceps |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chalcididae | Agaonidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Schizonotus Chalcid
A parasitoid of mason bee larvae found across temperate Asia. It enters the sealed mud nests of Osmia bees to lay its eggs on the developing bee larvae.
Did You Know?
It times its attack to coincide with the brief window when mason bee cells are sealed but larvae are still vulnerable.
Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp that pollinates a single species of fig in an obligate mutualism.
Did You Know?
Each fig species typically depends on just one species of pollinator wasp.