Banded Ichneumon vs Cork Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Ichneumon | Cork Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ichneumon xanthorius | Nemapogon cloacella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Ichneumon
A boldly patterned black-and-yellow parasitoid wasp commonly found in European gardens. It parasitizes large moth caterpillars that pupate in soil.
Did You Know?
Despite its wasp-like warning colors, it rarely stings and is harmless to humans.
Cork Moth
A small mottled brown and cream moth that naturally breeds in bracket fungi on trees. It occasionally becomes a pest in wine cellars by boring into corks.
Did You Know?
Wine collectors dread this moth because its larvae can bore through corks and ruin entire cellars of fine wine.