Emerald Cuckoo Wasp vs Ringed Cascader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp | Ringed Cascader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilbum cyanurum | Zygonyx torridus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Chrysididae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| 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.
Ringed Cascader
A dragonfly that hunts exclusively over rapids and waterfalls in warm climates.
Did You Know?
Females drop eggs into white water, and larvae cling to rocks in torrents.