Orange Caterpillar Parasite vs Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Caterpillar Parasite | Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia ephippitarsus | Gromphadorhina oblongonota |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
A large Madagascan hissing cockroach with prominent wide pronotal bumps. It is often confused with G. portentosa but has a different horn shape.
Did You Know?
Each individual produces a unique hiss pattern that other cockroaches can distinguish.