Sunda Colugo Fly vs Soybean Aphid Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | Soybean Aphid Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Binodoxys communis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stephanidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | East Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunda Colugo Fly
A parasitoid wasp with a slender body, extremely long ovipositor, and distinctively bicolored black and orange body. It drills into wood to parasitize beetle larvae hidden inside.
Did You Know?
The female's ovipositor can be twice the length of her body and she can detect beetle larvae hidden deep inside wood through vibrations.
Soybean Aphid Parasite
A tiny Asian braconid wasp studied as a biocontrol candidate for the invasive soybean aphid in North America. It is highly specific to its aphid host.
Did You Know?
It underwent years of rigorous safety testing before being approved for release against soybean aphids in North America.