Large Scoliid Wasp vs Alpine Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Scoliid Wasp | Alpine Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascolia maculata | Albulina orbitulus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe | Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Scoliid Wasp
Europe's largest wasp, with a massive black body marked with bold yellow spots. Females burrow underground to parasitise rhinoceros beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its terrifying size, it is surprisingly docile and rarely stings humans.
Alpine Blue
A small, silvery-blue butterfly found only in high alpine grasslands. Males have pale blue uppersides while females are brownish.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a narrow altitudinal band and rarely descends below 1800 meters.