Leopard Moth vs Large Square-headed Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leopard Moth | Large Square-headed Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zeuzera pyrina | Ectemnius cephalotes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 45-70 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leopard Moth
A striking white moth covered in black spots like a snow leopard's coat. Its wood-boring larvae can cause serious damage to fruit and ornamental trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae can bore tunnels up to 50 cm long inside tree branches, sometimes causing limbs to snap.
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.