Australian Flower Wasp vs Xanthostigma Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Flower Wasp | Xanthostigma Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsomeris tasmaniensis | Xanthostigma xanthostigma |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Xanthostigma Snakefly
A snakefly with a distinctive yellow wing stigma from which it derives its name. It is found in European woodlands where it hunts small insects on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Snakefly larvae develop under bark where they are voracious predators of bark beetle larvae and other wood-boring insects.