Thyridanthrax Bee Fly vs Spruce Budworm Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thyridanthrax Bee Fly | Spruce Budworm Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridanthrax fenestratus | Meteorus trachynotus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thyridanthrax Bee Fly
A bee fly with distinctive clear 'windows' in otherwise dark wings, found in sandy habitats across southern Europe. Larvae are parasitoids of tiger beetle and solitary wasp larvae.
Did You Know?
The translucent 'windows' in its dark wings may help break up its outline, camouflaging it against dappled sandy ground.
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.