Field Digger Wasp vs Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Nesobasis erythrops |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Crabronidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Fiji |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Field Digger Wasp
A yellow and black wasp that nests in sandy soil and provisions each cell with paralyzed hoverflies.
Did You Know?
Digs a nest burrow in bare sandy soil and stocks each cell with 5-8 precisely paralyzed hoverflies.
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.