Silver Y vs Australian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver Y | Australian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Autographa gamma | Campsomeris tasmaniensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver Y
A migratory moth marked with a bright silvery Y or gamma symbol on each forewing. Billions migrate northward across Europe each spring in one of nature's great insect movements.
Did You Know?
Radar studies revealed that up to 250 million Silver Y moths cross into Britain in a single summer.
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.