Reuterella Barklouse vs Giant Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reuterella Barklouse | Giant Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Reuterella helvimacula | Dolichomitus imperator |
| Order | Psocoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elipsocidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm | 20-40 mm body, 70 mm ovipositor |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Reuterella Barklouse
A small barklouse with distinctive pale spots on dark wings found on tree bark. It is common in mixed forests throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
This barklouse is one of the few European psocid species that can be identified in the field by its wing pattern alone.
Giant Ichneumon Wasp
A parasitoid wasp with an ovipositor longer than its body used to drill into wood.
Did You Know?
It detects beetle larvae vibrations through several centimeters of solid wood.