Malagasy Tiger Moth vs Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Tiger Moth | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammodes stolida | Capitojoppa amazonica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Malagasy Tiger Moth
A nocturnal moth with bold geometric patterns of orange, cream, and dark brown on its forewings. The hindwings are bright orange with dark borders.
Did You Know?
Its bold wing pattern serves as a startle display when it opens its forewings to reveal the bright orange hindwings to predators.
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.