Mud Dauber Wasp vs Noble Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mud Dauber Wasp | Noble Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sceliphron caementarium | Gnorimus nobilis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, introduced to Europe and other continents | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
Mud Dauber Wasp
A slender black and yellow solitary wasp that builds tubular mud nests on walls and structures. It stocks each cell with paralyzed spiders as food for its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
A single mud nest cell can contain up to 25 paralyzed spiders stacked inside.
Noble Chafer
A scarce metallic green beetle with small white flecks on the elytra. It is associated with old orchards and ancient fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop inside decaying heartwood of old fruit trees, taking two to three years to mature.