Tiger Crane Fly vs Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Crane Fly | Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nephrotoma flavescens | Ancistrocerus nigricornis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 13-18 mm body length | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Crane Fly
A striking yellow crane fly with bold black stripes on the thorax. Adults are commonly found basking on sunny foliage in summer.
Did You Know?
Its bold yellow and black thoracic stripes make it the most colorful European crane fly.
Mason Wasp
A small black and yellow solitary wasp that nests in pre-existing holes and hollow stems. It provisions each cell with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It readily uses artificial bee hotels, making it one of the easiest solitary wasps to attract to gardens.