Lissonota Ichneumon vs Green Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lissonota Ichneumon | Green Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissonota setosa | Oligotoma nigra |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Green Web Spinner
A dark-bodied web spinner found in tropical Asia and Africa. Despite its name, the body is dark brown to black with greenish undertones.
Did You Know?
Web spinners can run backwards through their silk tunnels as quickly as they run forwards.