Isabella's Dipluran vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Isabella's Dipluran | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parajapyx isabellae | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Diplura | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Japygidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Isabella's Dipluran
A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.
Did You Know?
It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.