Spalangia Fly Parasite vs Egyptian Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spalangia Fly Parasite | Egyptian Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spalangia cameroni | Miomantis paykullii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Scavengers | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Africa, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spalangia Fly Parasite
A small dark wasp that parasitizes fly pupae in manure and decaying organic matter. It is commercially reared for biological control of filth flies on livestock farms.
Did You Know?
Millions are commercially released on cattle and poultry farms each year to suppress nuisance house flies and stable flies.
Egyptian Mantis
A small to medium green mantis native to Africa that has become established in parts of the southern United States. Females are notorious for always cannibalizing males during mating.
Did You Know?
Female Egyptian mantises cannibalize the male in nearly 100% of mating attempts, making them one of the most sexually cannibalistic animals known to science.