Japanese Scoliid Wasp vs Brimstone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Scoliid Wasp | Brimstone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolia oculata | Gonepteryx rhamni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 52-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, China, Korea | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.