Black Ichneumon Wasp vs Common Spongillafly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Ichneumon Wasp | Common Spongillafly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coelichneumon deliratorius | Sisyra fuscata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Sisyridae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 6-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Ichneumon Wasp
A large, entirely black ichneumon wasp with a robust build. It is a solitary parasitoid of large moth pupae hidden in soil.
Did You Know?
Its all-black coloration makes it one of the most imposing-looking ichneumon wasps in Europe.
Common Spongillafly
A small dark lacewing whose larvae are aquatic parasitoids of freshwater sponges. One of the few neuropterans with aquatic larval stages.
Did You Know?
Its larvae breathe underwater using specialized pointed mouthparts that also pierce sponge cells for feeding.