Woodland Brown vs Four-toothed Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Brown | Four-toothed Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lopinga achine | Monobia quadridens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 48-56 mm wingspan | 16-19 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and eastern Europe, temperate Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Woodland Brown
A large brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed eyespots along the margins of both wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies due to changes in woodland management.
Did You Know?
It requires a very specific habitat of partially shaded grassy woodland that is now vanishingly rare.
Four-toothed Mason Wasp
A solitary black and white mason wasp that nests in hollow stems and old carpenter bee tunnels. It provisions cells with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It divides its nest tunnel into multiple cells using mud partitions, each containing one egg.