Black Ichneumon Wasp vs Greater Arid-Land Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Ichneumon Wasp | Greater Arid-Land Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coelichneumon deliratorius | Neobarrettia spinosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southern United States, Northern Mexico |
| 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.
Greater Arid-Land Katydid
A large, aggressive predatory katydid from the American Southwest with powerful spiny legs. It is one of the most voracious katydid predators in North America.
Did You Know?
It can bite hard enough to draw blood and will readily attack insects larger than itself.