Slender Ant vs Cotesia Congregata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Ant | Cotesia Congregata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmica scabrinodis | Cotesia congregata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 3.5-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Slender Ant
A medium-sized red-brown ant with coarsely sculptured cuticle, common in grasslands across Europe. Colonies are typically monogynous with a single queen. Workers forage close to the nest in tussock grass.
Did You Know?
This species is an important host for the Dusky Large Blue butterfly in wetland habitats across Europe.
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.