Red-banded Hairstreak vs Large Square-headed Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Hairstreak | Large Square-headed Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calycopis cecrops | Ectemnius cephalotes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-banded Hairstreak
Small dark butterfly with a prominent red-orange postmedian band on the underside. Hindwings bear false head pattern with tails.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are detritivores, uniquely feeding on decomposing fallen leaves rather than live foliage.
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.