Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Lime Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Lime Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Mimas tiliae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Lime Hawk-moth
A beautifully scalloped hawk-moth with variable pink-green to brown colouration and dark central wing bands. Adults do not feed at all, living only on energy stored as caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its wing colour varies enormously, from bright salmon pink to deep olive green, even within the same brood.