Lissonota Ichneumon vs Braconid Mummy Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lissonota Ichneumon | Braconid Mummy Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissonota setosa | Aphidius matricariae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, 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.
Braconid Mummy Wasp
A small parasitoid wasp specializing in green peach aphids and other crop pest aphids. It is commercially reared for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Females can detect which aphids have already been parasitized and avoid wasting eggs on them.