Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Long-horned Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Long-horned Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Eucera longicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Apidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Long-horned Bee
Males are unmistakable with their extraordinarily long antennae, nearly as long as the body. It nests in the ground in warm, sunny grasslands.
Did You Know?
The male's enormously long antennae are thought to help detect female pheromones at greater distances.