Yellow Flower Wasp vs Peak White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Flower Wasp | Peak White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Radumeris tasmaniensis | Pontia callidice |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Alps, Himalayas, Central Asia |
| 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.
Peak White
A white butterfly with greenish marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is one of the highest-flying European butterflies.
Did You Know?
It has been recorded at over 4500 meters elevation in the Himalayas.