Field Digger Wasp vs Japanese Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Japanese Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Eriotremex formosanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Taiwan, introduced to southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Japanese Horntail
A large wood wasp with a robust reddish-brown body and dark wings. Native to East Asia, it attacks stressed and recently felled hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
This species was first detected in North America in 1974 and is one of the few tropical siricid wood wasps to establish invasive populations.