Flower Wasp vs Rothschild's Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Wasp | Rothschild's Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerceris rybyensis | Rothschildia jacobaeae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 100-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Rothschild's Silkmoth
A large silkmoth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold triangular translucent patches. Each wing also bears a crescent-shaped eyespot.
Did You Know?
The clear windows in its wings are completely scaleless, which is unusual since moth wings are normally covered in thousands of scales.