Summer Chafer vs Netelia Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Chafer | Netelia Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphimallon solstitiale | Netelia melanura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Chafer
A medium-sized golden-brown chafer that swarms at dusk around midsummer. It crashes clumsily into people and walls.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of swarming around the summer solstice, filling warm June evenings with buzzing flight.
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.