Lissonota Ichneumon vs Ant-Nest Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lissonota Ichneumon | Ant-Nest Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissonota setosa | Hetaerius ferrugineus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lissonota Ichneumon
A slender, reddish-brown ichneumon wasp that parasitizes moth larvae inside their shelters. Females have a long, flexible ovipositor. Found in woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
The flexible ovipositor can bend around obstacles to reach concealed moth larvae inside rolled leaves.
Ant-Nest Hister Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown hister beetle that lives exclusively inside ant nests. It is tolerated by its ant hosts and feeds on detritus and small arthropods.
Did You Know?
It produces appeasement chemicals from thoracic glands that prevent ants from attacking it inside the colony.