Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Japanese Scoliid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Japanese Scoliid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Scolia oculata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Netelia Ichneumon Wasp
A large orange ichneumon wasp attracted to light at night. Parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars. Has a distinctive compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
Regularly enters houses at night, attracted by lights, and can give a mild sting if handled.
Japanese Scoliid Wasp
A large black wasp with distinctive eye-like yellow spots on the abdomen found in East Asia. It parasitizes the larvae of large dynastid beetles.
Did You Know?
Its yellow abdominal markings resemble large eyes, which may serve to startle potential predators.