Steel-blue Woodwasp vs Spalangia Fly Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steel-blue Woodwasp | Spalangia Fly Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex cyaneus | Spalangia cameroni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 12–28 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Steel-blue Woodwasp
A metallic blue woodwasp native to Europe that breeds in fir and spruce. It is closely related to the more destructive Sirex noctilio.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative Sirex noctilio, this species rarely causes significant economic damage to forestry.
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.