Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp vs Long-Horned Xiphydriid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp | Long-Horned Xiphydriid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis fulgida | Xiphydria prolongata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Xiphydriidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Long-Horned Xiphydriid
A slender wood wasp with an exceptionally long neck region and thread-like antennae. The body is dark brown with scattered pale markings.
Did You Know?
Xiphydriid species in East Asia show greater diversity than in any other region, suggesting this may be the family's center of origin.