Four-toothed Mason Wasp vs Malay Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-toothed Mason Wasp | Malay Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monobia quadridens | Cethosia hypsea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 16-19 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-toothed Mason Wasp
A solitary black and white mason wasp that nests in hollow stems and old carpenter bee tunnels. It provisions cells with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It divides its nest tunnel into multiple cells using mud partitions, each containing one egg.
Malay Lacewing
A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.
Did You Know?
The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.