Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp vs Viennese Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp | Viennese Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Capitojoppa amazonica | Carabus fabricii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Eastern Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.
Viennese Ground Beetle
A large metallic ground beetle of mountain forests and alpine meadows. It is a powerful predator of earthworms and snails.
Did You Know?
It can spray a pungent defensive fluid from glands near its abdomen.