Red-banded Netelia vs Ewingi Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Netelia | Ewingi Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia testacea | Catajapyx ewing |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.