Red-banded Netelia vs Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Netelia | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia testacea | Dibrachys cavus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Red-banded Netelia
A slender orange-brown ichneumonid wasp active at night in summer. It is an ectoparasitoid of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Females glue their egg to the host caterpillar's skin so it cannot be dislodged.
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.