Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Field Digger Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Field Digger Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Mellinus arvensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Field Digger Wasp
A yellow and black wasp that nests in sandy soil and provisions each cell with paralyzed hoverflies.
Did You Know?
Digs a nest burrow in bare sandy soil and stocks each cell with 5-8 precisely paralyzed hoverflies.