Coccygomimus Wasp vs Death Head Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coccygomimus Wasp | Death Head Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla turionellae | Acherontia atropos |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Africa, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.
Death Head Hawkmoth
Famous for the skull-like pattern on its thorax. Can emit a loud squeak when disturbed. Raids beehives by mimicking bee scent to steal honey.
Did You Know?
Deaths-head hawkmoths invade beehives by releasing a chemical that mimics the scent of bees, allowing them to walk in unbothered and feast on honey.