About Netelia Ichneumon Wasp
A large orange ichneumon wasp attracted to light at night. Parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars. Has a distinctive compressed, blade-like abdomen.
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Regularly enters houses at night, attracted by lights, and can give a mild sting if handled.
Distribution
Where Netelia Ichneumon Wasp can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Netelia Ichneumon Wasp (Netelia melanura). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/netelia-ichneumon-wasp
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"Netelia Ichneumon Wasp." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/netelia-ichneumon-wasp.