Large White vs Indian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large White | Indian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae | Scolia quadripustulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 58-63 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.
Indian Flower Wasp
A robust black scoliid wasp with four yellowish spots on its abdomen found across South Asia. It targets white grubs of scarab beetles in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Indian farmers have long recognized this wasp as a beneficial ally against destructive white grubs in sugarcane fields.