Yellow-Horned Horntail vs Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Horned Horntail | Corn Earworm Egg Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus flavicornis | Trichogramma pretiosum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Trichogrammatidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-Horned Horntail
A large wood wasp distinguished by its yellow antennae contrasting with a dark metallic blue-black body. Females bore into conifer wood to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Adults often emerge from lumber used in construction, sometimes surprising homeowners years after the wood was milled.
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.