Mason Wasp vs Margined Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mason Wasp | Margined Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancistrocerus nigricornis | Chauliognathus marginatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mason Wasp
A small black and yellow solitary wasp that nests in pre-existing holes and hollow stems. It provisions each cell with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It readily uses artificial bee hotels, making it one of the easiest solitary wasps to attract to gardens.
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.