Banded Fungus Beetle vs Large Square-headed Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fungus Beetle | Large Square-headed Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triplax russica | Ectemnius cephalotes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Fungus Beetle
A small, attractively colored beetle with a red thorax and dark blue-black elytra. Lives on bracket fungi on dead trees. Part of a family known for bright coloring.
Did You Know?
The contrasting red and blue-black coloring makes this one of the most attractive fungus beetles.
Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
Did You Know?
Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.