Large Yellow Underwing vs Jewel Wasp Pteromalid

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Large Yellow Underwing Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
Scientific Name Noctua pronuba Nasonia vitripennis
Order Lepidoptera Hymenoptera
Family Noctuidae Pteromalidae
Size 50-60 mm wingspan 1-2.5 mm
Habitat Farmland Farmland
Diet Fruit Feeders Parasitoids
Regions Europe, North America Worldwide
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Large Yellow Underwing

One of the most abundant moths in Europe with bright yellow-orange hindwings bordered in black. It is strongly attracted to light at night.

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Did You Know?

It has successfully invaded North America and is now one of the most commonly found moths at porch lights across the continent.

Jewel Wasp Pteromalid

A tiny jewel wasp that parasitizes the pupae of blowflies, flesh flies, and house flies. It is one of the most important model organisms in parasitoid biology and genetics.

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Did You Know?

It has become a genetic model organism rivaling Drosophila, with its entire genome sequenced to study parasitism evolution.