Yellow Flower Wasp vs African Commodore Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Flower Wasp | African Commodore Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Radumeris tasmaniensis | Precis pelarga |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Flower Wasp
A large, robust wasp with a bright yellow and black body commonly seen visiting flowers in Australian gardens. Females burrow into soil to parasitise beetle larvae, particularly Christmas beetle grubs.
Did You Know?
Male yellow flower wasps are often seen carrying females during mating flights, sometimes visiting flowers while still coupled.
African Commodore Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with warm orange-brown wings and subtle eyespots near the wing margins. It is common in open bushveld and grasslands.
Did You Know?
Dry-season and wet-season forms look so different they were originally described as separate species.