Spruce Budworm Parasite vs Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spruce Budworm Parasite | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meteorus trachynotus | Dibrachys cavus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Spruce Budworm Parasite
A small brown braconid wasp that is a key natural enemy of the spruce budworm in North American boreal forests. It suspends its cocoon on a silk thread from the host.
Did You Know?
Its cocoon dangles from a silk thread like a tiny pendulum, which may protect it from ground-dwelling predators.
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.