Surinam Lanternfly vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Surinam Lanternfly | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulgora surinamensis | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Suriname, Guyana, Northern Brazil | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Surinam Lanternfly
A large Neotropical lanternfly with a broad head process and cryptically patterned forewings that reveal startling eyespot hindwings when threatened. The body is mottled gray-brown.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it suddenly flashes its eyespot-bearing hindwings to startle predators, a behavior known as a deimatic display.
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.