Yellow-legged Ophion vs Four-toothed Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Ophion | Four-toothed Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion scutellaris | Monobia quadridens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 16-19 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.
Four-toothed Mason Wasp
A solitary black and white mason wasp that nests in hollow stems and old carpenter bee tunnels. It provisions cells with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It divides its nest tunnel into multiple cells using mud partitions, each containing one egg.