Lunate Ichneumon vs Rosy Maple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunate Ichneumon | Rosy Maple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megarhyssa greenei | Dryocampa rubicunda |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm body, ovipositor up to 80 mm | 32-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Rosy Maple Moth
A small fluffy moth with striking pink and yellow coloring that resembles cotton candy. Adults emerge in spring and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its bright pink and yellow coloring serves no known warning or mimicry purpose and remains an evolutionary puzzle.