Broad Centurion Soldier Fly vs Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Centurion Soldier Fly | Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloromyia formosa | Ancistrocerus nigricornis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad Centurion Soldier Fly
A beautiful metallic green soldier fly with a broad, flattened abdomen and coppery reflections. Males are more blue-green while females appear more coppery-bronze.
Did You Know?
Males and females are so differently colored that they were originally described as separate species.
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.