Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Dahlia Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Dahlia Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Agapanthia dahli |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 10-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Netelia Ichneumon Wasp
A large orange ichneumon wasp attracted to light at night. Parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars. Has a distinctive compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
Regularly enters houses at night, attracted by lights, and can give a mild sting if handled.
Dahlia Longhorn
A medium-sized longhorn with dense olive-green pubescence and a prominent yellow dorsal stripe on the pronotum. It is widely distributed across Europe and the Near East. Larvae develop inside the stems of umbellifers and composites.
Did You Know?
Larvae create a distinctive plug of frass at the base of the stem before pupating inside a silken cocoon.