Large Scoliid Wasp vs Mountain Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Scoliid Wasp | Mountain Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascolia maculata | Boloria napaea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains |
| 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.
Mountain Fritillary
A small fritillary with rich orange-brown wings marked with black spots. It occurs in damp alpine meadows alongside streams.
Did You Know?
Males patrol stream corridors searching for freshly emerged females.