Spruce Budworm Parasite vs Severini's Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spruce Budworm Parasite | Severini's Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meteorus trachynotus | Tetramorium severini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| 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.
Severini's Rover Ant
A small leaf-litter ant with a finely striate head and propodeal spines of moderate length. It belongs to the T. severini species group endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species group contains numerous cryptic species that can only be reliably distinguished using DNA barcoding methods.