Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon vs Archangel Longitarsus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon | Archangel Longitarsus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megarhyssa atrata | Longitarsus ganglbaueri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central and Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon
A large dark-bodied ichneumonid wasp found in eastern North America. Females bore through bark to parasitize pigeon tremex horntail larvae.
Did You Know?
Multiple females often congregate on the same dead tree, drilling simultaneously for hosts.
Archangel Longitarsus
A minute flea beetle associated with yellow archangel in European woodlands. Larvae mine in the roots of labiates. Very easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, these tiny beetles can jump over 50 times their own body length.