Sertania Metalmark vs Coccygomimus Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sertania Metalmark | Coccygomimus Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sertania circumdata | Pimpla turionellae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sertania Metalmark
Small brown butterfly with orange patches and metallic scaling on the underside. Endemic to the Brazilian cerrado biome.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted almost entirely to the threatened cerrado savanna biome of Brazil.
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.