Oak Apple Gall Wasp vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Apple Gall Wasp | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Biorhiza pallida | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 3.5–6 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Oak Apple Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that creates large spongy apple-like galls on oak twigs. It has an alternating sexual and asexual generation cycle.
Did You Know?
The asexual generation develops in root galls underground, while the sexual generation produces the conspicuous twig galls.
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.