Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp vs Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp | Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis fulgida | Pterophylla camellifolia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe | North America |
| 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.
Katydid
Nocturnal insects with leaf-shaped wings providing excellent camouflage. Named for their rhythmic "katy-did, katy-didn't" calls. Have ears on their front legs.
Did You Know?
Katydids have their ears on their front knees — each leg contains a tiny slit-like tympanum that detects sound waves, allowing them to hear predators and mates.