Lissonota Ichneumon vs Small Brown Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lissonota Ichneumon | Small Brown Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissonota setosa | Nemoura avicularis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lissonota Ichneumon
A slender, reddish-brown ichneumon wasp that parasitizes moth larvae inside their shelters. Females have a long, flexible ovipositor. Found in woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
The flexible ovipositor can bend around obstacles to reach concealed moth larvae inside rolled leaves.
Small Brown Forestfly
A small brown stonefly of European woodland streams that emerges in spring. Nymphs are detritivores feeding on submerged leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Adults fold their wings flat over the body like a fan, unlike most stoneflies that fold wings along the sides.