Globular Tachinid vs Field Digger Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Tachinid | Field Digger Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnosoma rotundatum | Mellinus arvensis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globular Tachinid
A distinctive round-bodied parasitic fly colored bright orange-red with black markings. Parasitizes shieldbugs. One of the most easily recognized tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
The unusually round, bright orange body makes this one of the most recognizable parasitic flies.
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.