American Cuckoo Wasp vs Dahlia Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Cuckoo Wasp | Dahlia Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis angolensis | Agapanthia dahli |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 10-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Cuckoo Wasp
A metallic green and blue cuckoo wasp found across sub-Saharan Africa. It parasitizes mud-nesting wasps and bees on rocky outcrops and buildings.
Did You Know?
Despite its species name referencing Angola, it is found throughout most of tropical and southern Africa.
Dahlia Longhorn
A medium-sized longhorn with dense olive-green pubescence and a prominent yellow dorsal stripe on the pronotum. It is widely distributed across Europe and the Near East. Larvae develop inside the stems of umbellifers and composites.
Did You Know?
Larvae create a distinctive plug of frass at the base of the stem before pupating inside a silken cocoon.