Emerald Cuckoo Wasp vs Violet Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp | Violet Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilbum cyanurum | Chrysis rutilans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
| 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.
Violet Cuckoo Wasp
A stunning cuckoo wasp with violet, purple, and green metallic hues across its body. It parasitizes mud-nesting wasps in Mediterranean regions.
Did You Know?
Its violet and purple colors are among the rarest in the insect world and are produced entirely by light-refracting nanostructures.