Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp vs Common Footman Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp | Common Footman Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis fulgida | Eilema lurideola |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Erebidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 31-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Common Footman Moth
A narrow-winged grey moth with a distinctive yellow-orange leading edge on the forewing. It rests with wings wrapped tightly around its body like a rolled leaf.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the way it wraps its wings like a footman standing at attention.