Orange Caterpillar Parasite vs Lesser Bullet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Caterpillar Parasite | Lesser Bullet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia ephippitarsus | Neoponera villosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange Caterpillar Parasite
A slender, amber-orange ichneumon wasp found across Australasia. It attaches eggs to caterpillars and the larva feeds externally on its host.
Did You Know?
Female wasps can deliver a mild sting if handled, which is unusual among ichneumon wasps.
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.