Tobacco Caterpillar Braconid vs Diamondback Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tobacco Caterpillar Braconid | Diamondback Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microplitis demolitor | Plutella xylostella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Plutellidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Australia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Tobacco Caterpillar Braconid
A small endoparasitoid wasp that injects polydnavirus along with its eggs into caterpillar hosts. It is an important natural enemy of soybean looper and corn earworm.
Did You Know?
It injects a symbiotic virus along with its eggs that suppresses the caterpillar's immune system.
Diamondback Moth
A tiny grayish moth with a diamond-shaped pattern along its back when wings are folded. It is the most destructive pest of brassica crops worldwide.
Did You Know?
It costs the global agriculture industry an estimated four to five billion dollars annually in losses and control measures.