Short-tailed Ichneumon vs Large Larch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-tailed Ichneumon | Large Larch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion luteus | Nematus erichsonii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Short-tailed Ichneumon
A nocturnal parasitoid wasp with a strongly compressed, amber-orange body. It is commonly attracted to lights at night throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ichneumons, Ophion luteus is almost entirely nocturnal and frequently enters houses drawn by artificial light.
Large Larch Sawfly
A gregarious defoliator of larch in European forests. Larvae feed in groups and can rapidly strip branches of needles.
Did You Know?
Defoliated larch trees produce a second flush of needles but suffer significant growth reduction.