Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena vs Pacific Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena | Pacific Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hegeter politus | Chrysis pellucidula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 cm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | St. Helena | Western North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
A darkling beetle endemic to the remote island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is nocturnal and hides under stones during the day.
Did You Know?
St. Helena has over 400 endemic invertebrate species, many of which are found nowhere else.
Pacific Cuckoo Wasp
A brightly metallic cuckoo wasp with green-blue head and thorax and a coppery red abdomen. It parasitizes solitary mason bees and wasps in the western US.
Did You Know?
It times its nest infiltration perfectly, sneaking in while the host wasp is away collecting provisions.