Steelblue Ichneumon vs Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Ichneumon | Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissopimpla excelsa | Pnigalio agraules |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Steelblue Ichneumon
A metallic blue-black ichneumon wasp native to Australia. It is an important parasitoid of pest caterpillars including the introduced cabbage moth.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to New Zealand to help control pest moth populations in agriculture.
Horse Chestnut Leafminer Parasitoid
A small metallic-green ectoparasitoid wasp that attacks leafminer larvae inside leaf mines. It has a broad host range across many leafminer species.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few natural enemies that attacks the invasive horse chestnut leafminer in Europe.