Giant Ichneumon Wasp vs Birdwing Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Ichneumon Wasp | Birdwing Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichomitus imperator | Ornithoptera alexandrae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 20-40 mm body, 70 mm ovipositor | 210-310 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Giant Ichneumon Wasp
A parasitoid wasp with an ovipositor longer than its body used to drill into wood.
Did You Know?
It detects beetle larvae vibrations through several centimeters of solid wood.
Birdwing Butterfly
The largest butterfly in the world with a wingspan up to 31 cm. Found only in a small area of Papua New Guinea. Females are larger but males have brighter blue-green coloring.
Did You Know?
Queen Alexandras birdwing is so large it was first collected by shooting it with a shotgun — it remains the worlds largest butterfly with a wingspan wider than a dinner plate.