Australian Flower Wasp vs Doorkeeper Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Flower Wasp | Doorkeeper Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsomeris tasmaniensis | Colobopsis truncata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Australia | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Flower Wasp
A hairy black and orange scoliid wasp endemic to Australia. Males patrol flowers while females dig into soil to parasitize curl grub beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Males are commonly seen hovering over lawns in large numbers, searching for females emerging from underground.
Doorkeeper Ant
A European carpenter ant in which soldiers have uniquely flattened, plug-shaped heads used to block nest entrances in plant stems. Workers are bicolored yellow and dark brown. They nest in hollow twigs and galls of various trees.
Did You Know?
Soldier ants literally use their flattened heads as living doors, opening the nest entrance only when nestmates present the correct chemical password.