Brown Argus vs Indian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Argus | Indian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aricia agestis | Scolia quadripustulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 25-31 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Argus
A small chocolate-brown butterfly with a row of bright orange crescent-shaped spots around the wing margins. Despite its brown color, it belongs to the blue butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
It has expanded its range northward in Britain in recent decades, likely in response to climate warming.
Indian Flower Wasp
A robust black scoliid wasp with four yellowish spots on its abdomen found across South Asia. It targets white grubs of scarab beetles in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Indian farmers have long recognized this wasp as a beneficial ally against destructive white grubs in sugarcane fields.