Field Digger Wasp vs Ruby Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Ruby Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Phragmatobia fuliginosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Arctiidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Field Digger Wasp
A yellow and black wasp that nests in sandy soil and provisions each cell with paralyzed hoverflies.
Did You Know?
Digs a nest burrow in bare sandy soil and stocks each cell with 5-8 precisely paralyzed hoverflies.
Ruby Tiger Moth
A small tiger moth with dark brownish-red forewings and rosy-red hindwings spotted with black. It is common across the northern hemisphere and flies both day and night.
Did You Know?
The hairy caterpillar can survive being frozen solid during winter and resumes feeding when it thaws.