Giant Orange Ichneumon vs European Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Orange Ichneumon | European Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia producta | Stylops melittae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 2.0-4.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Orange Ichneumon
A large, uniformly orange ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to lights. It parasitizes caterpillars of owlet moths and geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumon wasps at porch lights across North America during summer.
European Stylops
A twisted-wing parasite of mining bees in the genus Andrena. Males are free-flying while females remain permanently embedded in the host bee.
Did You Know?
The female never leaves her host bee and only her brood canal opening protrudes between the bee's abdominal segments.