African Sand Wasp vs Braconid Mummy Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Sand Wasp | Braconid Mummy Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bembix capensis | Aphidius matricariae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Sand Wasp
A fast-flying sand wasp with black and yellow banding that nests in sandy ground. Females provision nests with captured flies.
Did You Know?
Females progressively feed their developing larvae with fresh flies over several days, unlike most wasps that mass-provision.
Braconid Mummy Wasp
A small parasitoid wasp specializing in green peach aphids and other crop pest aphids. It is commercially reared for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Females can detect which aphids have already been parasitized and avoid wasting eggs on them.