Common Pimpline Wasp vs Snapping Amblyopone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pimpline Wasp | Snapping Amblyopone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla hypochondriaca | Stigmatomma oregonense |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Pimpline Wasp
A stout black parasitoid wasp that attacks moth and butterfly pupae. It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumonids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Females inject venom that permanently paralyzes the host pupa before laying an egg on it.
Snapping Amblyopone
A pale, blind subterranean ant of western North American forests that hunts centipedes and other soil arthropods. Like other dracula ants, it feeds on the hemolymph of its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of centipedes, which they paralyze with their sting before feeding them to larvae.