Diamondback Moth Parasitoid vs Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamondback Moth Parasitoid | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diadegma semiclausum | Stilbum cyanurum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
A small ichneumon wasp that is the most important natural enemy of the diamondback moth, a major global brassica pest. Females parasitize caterpillars with a quick ovipositor strike.
Did You Know?
So effective at controlling diamondback moth that pesticide-free brassica production depends on this species.
Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
One of the largest and most spectacular cuckoo wasps with a vivid metallic green and blue body. It parasitizes mud dauber wasp nests across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It is the largest cuckoo wasp in the world and its metallic colors can shift from green to blue depending on the viewing angle.