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Ophion

Ophion

Ophion is a type of wasp that helps keep gardens healthy by controlling pests. They are slender and can be found buzzing around plants, looking for caterpillars to lay their eggs in.

生息地: Gardens

外見

The Ophion is a medium-sized wasp with a striking yellowish-orange to reddish-brown body. It has a distinctive long, slender, and curved abdomen, large prominent eyes, and very long antennae. Its transparent wings often have an amber tint and a unique vein pattern, making it visually distinct from other wasps.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaHymenopteraIchneumonidaeOphion
Ophion
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Ophion

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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Despite their buzzing appearance, these wasps are harmless to humans and never sting!

Instead of building nests, baby Ophion grow up inside other insects, like tiny surprise guests!

Ophion wasps are like stealthy night detectives, using huge eyes to hunt in the dark!

Some Ophion wings have a tiny, cool shape that looks like a horse's head!

特殊能力

能力

Host Hunter

Ophion can detect hidden caterpillars and other insect larvae by scent and vibration, which helps them find perfect spots to lay their eggs.

能力

Night Vision

Ophion has oversized ocelli (simple eyes) on top of its head that help them see and navigate effectively in very dim light conditions at night.

能力

Stealthy Egg Layer

Ophion possesses a flexible, needle-like ovipositor that allows them to precisely deposit eggs inside host larvae without detection.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
30-60 mm
サイズ
15-30 mm
寿命
14-30 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adult Ophion drink nectar, while their larvae are special carnivores that eat caterpillars!

年齢による違い: Larvae are parasitoids of other insects, while adults primarily feed on plant nectar and honeydew.

主な食物

  • caterpillars
  • beetle larvae
  • nectar
  • honeydew

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

parasitizes

Small Cabbage White

Pieris rapae

Their larvae grow inside this common garden pest.

parasitizes

Cabbage Moth

Mamestra brassicae

A key natural enemy for this agricultural insect pest.

eaten by

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

These nocturnal hunters can catch Ophion during night flights.

depends on

Wild Carrot

Daucus carota

Adults drink nectar from its flowers for energy.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Ophion wasps are friendly and won't hurt you, but it's always good to watch insects from a distance.

よくある質問

Ophionの翼開長は何ですか?

30-60 mm

Ophionのサイズは何ですか?

15-30 mm

Ophionの寿命は何ですか?

14-30 日

Ophionは何を食べますか?

Adult Ophion drink nectar, while their larvae are special carnivores that eat caterpillars!

Ophionは通常どこに生息していますか?

Gardens

Ophionはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Ophionの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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