Green June Beetle vs Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green June Beetle | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis nitida | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.