Black Slip Wasp vs Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Slip Wasp | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla instigator | Capitojoppa amazonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.