Black Slip Wasp vs Red-Banded Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Slip Wasp | Red-Banded Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla instigator | Graphocephala coccinea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.
Red-Banded Leafhopper
A brilliantly colored leafhopper with alternating red and blue-green stripes. It is one of the most visually striking leafhoppers in North America.
Did You Know?
Its candy-striped red and blue pattern makes it look more like a tiny piece of jewelry than an insect.