Winter Ant vs Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winter Ant | Jewel Wasp Pteromalid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prenolepis imparis | Nasonia vitripennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Winter Ant
A small brown ant unique for being most active during cold months when other ants are dormant. Replete workers store liquid food in distended abdomens for the colony.
Did You Know?
They hold their nuptial flights in late winter or early spring, sometimes walking over snow to mate.
Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
A tiny jewel wasp that parasitizes the pupae of blowflies, flesh flies, and house flies. It is one of the most important model organisms in parasitoid biology and genetics.
Did You Know?
It has become a genetic model organism rivaling Drosophila, with its entire genome sequenced to study parasitism evolution.