Large Square-headed Wasp vs Bazaar Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Bazaar Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Musca sorbens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
Did You Know?
Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.
Bazaar Fly
A tropical fly that feeds on eye and wound secretions, spreading trachoma. It is a major public health concern in developing tropical countries.
Did You Know?
It is the primary mechanical vector of trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.