Honeysuckle Sawfly vs Japanese Scoliid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Honeysuckle Sawfly | Japanese Scoliid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zaraea fasciata | Scolia oculata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Honeysuckle Sawfly
A moderately large sawfly with clubbed antennae and a dark body with pale markings. It is closely associated with honeysuckle plants.
Did You Know?
This is one of the smaller members of the Cimbicidae, a family mostly known for its large, robust species.
Japanese Scoliid Wasp
A large black wasp with distinctive eye-like yellow spots on the abdomen found in East Asia. It parasitizes the larvae of large dynastid beetles.
Did You Know?
Its yellow abdominal markings resemble large eyes, which may serve to startle potential predators.