Splendid Clubtail vs Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Clubtail | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphidia abbotti | Capitojoppa amazonica |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 60-72 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Splendid Clubtail
A large, impressive Asian clubtail with bold yellow and black markings. It inhabits forested rivers in Southeast Asia and is a powerful flier.
Did You Know?
At over 70 mm long, it is one of the largest gomphid dragonflies in Southeast Asia.
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.