Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn vs Orange Caterpillar Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn | Orange Caterpillar Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapanthia villosoviridescens | Netelia ephippitarsus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 1-2 cm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn
A longhorn beetle covered in golden-green hairs found in European meadows. Larvae develop inside the stems of thistles and hogweed.
Did You Know?
Its golden pubescence wears off with age, making older beetles appear darker and plainer.
Orange Caterpillar Parasite
A slender, amber-orange ichneumon wasp found across Australasia. It attaches eggs to caterpillars and the larva feeds externally on its host.
Did You Know?
Female wasps can deliver a mild sting if handled, which is unusual among ichneumon wasps.