Mason Wasp vs Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mason Wasp | Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancistrocerus nigricornis | Calopteron reticulatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | 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.
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.