Lunate Ichneumon vs Pleasing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunate Ichneumon | Pleasing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megarhyssa greenei | Nallachius americanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Dilaridae |
| Size | 25-40 mm body, ovipositor up to 80 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Lunate Ichneumon
A reddish-brown parasitoid wasp native to North America. It targets horntail larvae in hardwood trees and uses its long ovipositor to reach them.
Did You Know?
It is the smallest of the three North American Megarhyssa species but still impressively large.
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.