Yellow-legged Ophion vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Ophion | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion scutellaris | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.