Flower Wasp vs Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Wasp | Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerceris rybyensis | Sceliphron madecassum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flower Wasp
A solitary wasp that hunts small mining bees to provision its nest. Nests in sandy soil, often in dense aggregations. Distinguished from other wasps by its hunting specialization.
Did You Know?
Specializes in hunting mining bees (Andrena), catching them on flowers and carrying them back to its burrow.
Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
A striking black and yellow wasp with a dramatically elongated, thread-like petiole connecting the thorax to the abdomen. It constructs tubular mud nests on walls and rock overhangs.
Did You Know?
Each mud cell is stocked with several paralyzed spiders that remain alive as fresh food for the developing wasp larva.