European Beewolf vs Jeweled Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Beewolf | Jeweled Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philanthus triangulum | Creobroter gemmatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Crabronidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Beewolf
A large, striking yellow-and-black solitary wasp that specialises in hunting honeybees. Females paralyse bees in flight and carry them back to sandy burrow nests.
Did You Know?
Females embalm their honeybee prey with an antifungal secretion to keep it fresh for their larvae.
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.