Western Large-headed Bee vs Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Large-headed Bee | Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes smaragdinus | Trichogramma pretiosum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Trichogrammatidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Western Australia | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Western Large-headed Bee
A metallic green bee endemic to Western Australia that belongs to the ancient family Stenotritidae. It nests in sandy soil and forages on native shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its metallic green coloring is unusual for the Stenotritidae family, most of which are dull brown or black.
Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid
A microscopic egg parasitoid wasp used extensively against cotton bollworm and corn earworm. It is the most commercially produced beneficial insect in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Millions of these wasps are released per hectare in a single application for pest control.