Oak Marble Gall Wasp vs Australian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Marble Gall Wasp | Australian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andricus kollari | Campsomeris tasmaniensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Marble Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces marble-shaped galls on oak twigs where its larvae develop. The galls were historically used to make iron gall ink.
Did You Know?
The ink made from its galls was used to write the US Declaration of Independence and Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks.
Australian Flower Wasp
A hairy black and orange scoliid wasp endemic to Australia. Males patrol flowers while females dig into soil to parasitize curl grub beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Males are commonly seen hovering over lawns in large numbers, searching for females emerging from underground.