Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp vs Chinese Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp | Chinese Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis fulgida | Tenodera sinensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Chrysididae | Mantidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe | Asia, North America (introduced) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp
A dazzling metallic wasp with a bright green head and thorax and a golden-red abdomen. It is a brood parasite of potter wasps and mason wasps.
Did You Know?
Its armoured exoskeleton is so tough that host wasps cannot sting through it.
Chinese Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in North America (introduced). An ambush predator with remarkable binocular vision. Females sometimes cannibalize males after or during mating.
Did You Know?
Praying mantises are the only insects that can turn their heads 180 degrees to look over their shoulders — giving them a nearly full field of vision for hunting.