Conops Fly vs African Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | African Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Belonogaster juncea |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
African Paper Wasp
A slender reddish-brown social wasp that builds small open paper nests under eaves and branches. It preys on caterpillars to feed its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are considered beneficial by gardeners because a single colony can destroy hundreds of caterpillar pests per week.