Red-banded Netelia vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Netelia | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia testacea | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.