Netelia Ichneumon Wasp vs Pale Tussock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp | Pale Tussock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia melanura | Calliteara pudibunda |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 40-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, western 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.
Pale Tussock
A fluffy grey-white moth with distinctively feathered legs held forward at rest. Its caterpillar is spectacular, with dense yellow or green hair tufts and a red tail tuft.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's bright hair tufts are irritating to skin and were once used in practical jokes.