Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Parnopes grandior |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Parnopes Cuckoo Wasp
A large and robust cuckoo wasp with a metallic green thorax and brilliant red abdomen. It exclusively parasitizes beewolf wasps in sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
It is entirely dependent on beewolf wasps for reproduction, so its populations decline wherever beewolves disappear.