Yellow Flower Wasp vs Executioner Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Flower Wasp | Executioner Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Radumeris tasmaniensis | Polistes carnifex |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Executioner Wasp
The largest Neotropical paper wasp, with a sting that produces immediate searing pain and potentially causes tissue necrosis. It builds open comb nests.
Did You Know?
Some entomologists consider its sting more painful than the bullet ant, placing it among the most painful in the insect world.