Double-banded Scoliid vs Yellow Glassy Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Double-banded Scoliid | Yellow Glassy Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolia bicincta | Parantica aspasia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Double-banded Scoliid
A robust black wasp with two prominent yellow bands across the abdomen. It is a beneficial garden insect that parasitizes scarab beetle grubs in lawns.
Did You Know?
Gardeners often mistake it for a dangerous wasp, but it is actually a beneficial predator of lawn-destroying grubs.
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.