Sara Orangetip vs Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sara Orangetip | Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocharis sara | Sceliphron madecassum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sara Orangetip
Small white butterfly with vivid orange forewing tips and mottled greenish hindwing undersides. Flies early in spring in western North America.
Did You Know?
Adults have a single short flight period in spring and are not seen for the rest of the year.
Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
A striking black and yellow wasp with a dramatically elongated, thread-like petiole connecting the thorax to the abdomen. It constructs tubular mud nests on walls and rock overhangs.
Did You Know?
Each mud cell is stocked with several paralyzed spiders that remain alive as fresh food for the developing wasp larva.