Yellow Ophion vs Neotropical Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Ophion | Neotropical Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion obscuratus | Leptopharsa heveae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.
Neotropical Lace Bug
A tiny transparent-winged lace bug that feeds on rubber trees in South American plantations. Its wings have an intricate net-like pattern resembling delicate lacework.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can reduce rubber latex production by up to 30 percent by damaging the photosynthetic capacity of leaves.