Twin-spot Centurion vs Fairy Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spot Centurion | Fairy Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sargus bipunctatus | Kikiki huna |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 0.13-0.18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.
Fairy Wasp
One of the smallest known insects in the world at just 0.15 millimeters long.
Did You Know?
It is smaller than some single-celled protozoans.