Australian Flower Wasp vs Punched Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Flower Wasp | Punched Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsomeris tasmaniensis | Adelotypa annulifera |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | South America |
| 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.
Punched Metalmark
Brown metalmark with distinctive pale-ringed dark spots giving a punched-hole appearance. Active in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The ring-shaped markings on its wings inspired both its common and scientific names.