Red-legged Pimpla vs Willow Beauty
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Pimpla | Willow Beauty |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla rufipes | Peribatodes rhomboidaria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-legged Pimpla
A robust black ichneumon wasp with distinctive reddish-orange legs. It parasitizes a wide range of moth and butterfly pupae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist ichneumon wasps, recorded parasitizing over 100 different host species.
Willow Beauty
A well-camouflaged moth with grey-brown wings marked with dark cross-lines that blends perfectly with tree bark. It is one of the most common moths found in gardens.
Did You Know?
Like the peppered moth, it has developed a darker form in areas affected by industrial pollution.