Red-banded Netelia vs Yellow-legged Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Netelia | Yellow-legged Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia testacea | Ophion scutellaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| 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.
Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.