Emerald Cuckoo Wasp vs Gumtree Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp | Gumtree Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilbum cyanurum | Poecilometis strigatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
One of the largest and most spectacular cuckoo wasps with a vivid metallic green and blue body. It parasitizes mud dauber wasp nests across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It is the largest cuckoo wasp in the world and its metallic colors can shift from green to blue depending on the viewing angle.
Gumtree Shield Bug
A large shield bug commonly found on eucalyptus trees across Australia. It has a distinctive brown and cream patterned body with a broad, shield-shaped pronotum.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a powerful stink from thoracic glands that can linger on human skin for hours.