Spruce Budworm Parasite vs Malay Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spruce Budworm Parasite | Malay Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meteorus trachynotus | Cethosia hypsea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Malay Lacewing
A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.
Did You Know?
The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.