Fire-tailed Cuckoo Wasp vs Leucozona Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fire-tailed Cuckoo Wasp | Leucozona Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis viridula | Leucozona leucorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fire-tailed Cuckoo Wasp
A metallic green cuckoo wasp with a distinctive red-gold abdomen tipped with four small teeth. It parasitizes the nests of cavity-nesting solitary wasps.
Did You Know?
The number of teeth on the tip of the abdomen is a key feature used to identify different cuckoo wasp species.
Leucozona Hoverfly
A distinctive hoverfly with a white-banded abdomen found visiting flowers in damp woodland clearings. Larvae prey on aphids. One of the spring-flying hoverfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest hoverflies to appear each spring, often visiting flowers while snow is still on the ground.