Wasp Beetle vs Zodion Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wasp Beetle | Zodion Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clytus arietis | Zodion cinereum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wasp Beetle
A longhorn beetle with yellow and black banding that mimics a common wasp. It even moves in a jerky, wasp-like manner.
Did You Know?
It is completely harmless but its convincing wasp mimicry deters most predators.
Zodion Thick-headed Fly
A small, grayish-brown conopid fly with a slightly swollen head and prominent proboscis. It is commonly found on flowers where it stalks small bees and wasps for parasitism.
Did You Know?
Unlike larger conopids that tackle bumblebees, this species specializes in parasitizing smaller sweat bees and halictids.