Conops Fly vs Wasp Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Wasp Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Clytus arietis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 7-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Wasp Beetle
A longhorn beetle with yellow and black banding that mimics a common wasp. It even moves in a jerky, wasp-like manner.
Did You Know?
It is completely harmless but its convincing wasp mimicry deters most predators.