Brazilian Skipper vs Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Skipper | Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calpodes ethlius | Ancistrocerus nigricornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central America and South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Skipper
A robust brown skipper butterfly with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its larvae build leaf shelters on canna lily plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars are sometimes called canna leafrollers because they roll and silk-tie canna leaves into tube-shaped shelters.
Mason Wasp
A small black and yellow solitary wasp that nests in pre-existing holes and hollow stems. It provisions each cell with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It readily uses artificial bee hotels, making it one of the easiest solitary wasps to attract to gardens.