Lissonota Ichneumon vs Totara Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lissonota Ichneumon | Totara Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissonota setosa | Xylotoles costatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 1-2 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Totara Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. It breeds in dead wood of native Dracophyllum trees.
Did You Know?
The Chatham Islands have been so heavily deforested that many of their endemic insects are now critically rare.