Australian Flower Wasp vs Large Birch Cimbicid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Flower Wasp | Large Birch Cimbicid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsomeris tasmaniensis | Cimbex connatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Northern and Eastern Europe, Siberia |
| 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.
Large Birch Cimbicid
A very large sawfly, closely related to C. femoratus, with a massive body and distinctly clubbed antennae. Adults vary in color from yellowish to dark brownish-black.
Did You Know?
This species was once confused with C. femoratus until detailed morphological studies separated them as distinct species based on antennal and genital characters.