European Banded Ichneumon vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Banded Ichneumon | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amblyteles armatorius | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Banded Ichneumon
A striking black and yellow ichneumon wasp that closely resembles a social wasp. It is a common parasitoid of noctuid moth pupae in soil.
Did You Know?
Its convincing mimicry of social wasps protects it from predators despite being completely harmless to humans.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.