Japanese Scoliid Wasp vs Blind Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Scoliid Wasp | Blind Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolia oculata | Erebia pharte |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, China, Korea | Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Blind Ringlet
A small, dark ringlet butterfly with reduced or absent eyespots. It flies in damp alpine meadows during the short mountain summer.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to its often pupil-less eyespots.