Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Giant Armadillo Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Giant Armadillo Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Tunga caecata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| 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.
Giant Armadillo Flea
A burrowing flea related to the chigoe flea that parasitizes armadillos in South America. Like its relative, the gravid female embeds into the host's skin.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few flea species in the world that burrows into its host's skin to feed and reproduce.