Steelblue Ichneumon vs Pecan Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Ichneumon | Pecan Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissopimpla excelsa | Curculio caryae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Eastern and Southern United States |
| 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.
Pecan Weevil
A brown weevil with a long snout that is a significant pest of pecan and hickory trees. Larvae develop inside the nuts over several weeks.
Did You Know?
Its larvae remain underground in a resting state for up to three years before finally pupating.