African Bat Bug vs Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bat Bug | Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Afrocimex constrictus | Chrysis fulgida |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | East Africa | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Bat Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite found on bats in East African caves. It is notable for its unusual mating system involving traumatic insemination.
Did You Know?
Both males and females possess a defensive organ to mitigate injury from traumatic insemination.
Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp
A dazzling metallic wasp with a bright green head and thorax and a golden-red abdomen. It is a brood parasite of potter wasps and mason wasps.
Did You Know?
Its armoured exoskeleton is so tough that host wasps cannot sting through it.