Australian Flower Wasp vs Zela Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Flower Wasp | Zela Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsomeris tasmaniensis | Emesis zela |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Mexico |
| 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.
Zela Metalmark
A small butterfly with rust-brown wings marked with fine dark lines and subtle metallic scaling. It inhabits mountain canyons in the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target species for butterfly watchers visiting the famous canyons of southeastern Arizona.