Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn vs Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia alpina ssp. | Capitojoppa amazonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Sardinia, Corsica, Mediterranean | South America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn
A stunning blue-gray longhorn beetle with black spots found in old beech forests. Mediterranean island populations are genetically distinct.
Did You Know?
Adults produce a rose-scented pheromone, giving the genus its name Rosalia.
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.