Chinese Mantis vs Black Slip Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Mantis | Black Slip Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tenodera sinensis | Pimpla instigator |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Asia, North America (introduced) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in North America (introduced). An ambush predator with remarkable binocular vision. Females sometimes cannibalize males after or during mating.
Did You Know?
Praying mantises are the only insects that can turn their heads 180 degrees to look over their shoulders — giving them a nearly full field of vision for hunting.
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.