Large Square-headed Wasp vs Common Rose Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Common Rose Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Pachliopta aristolochiae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | Wingspan 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | India, Sri Lanka, China, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Rose Swallowtail
A striking black and crimson swallowtail butterfly common across South and Southeast Asia. Its body contains toxins sequestered from Aristolochia host plants.
Did You Know?
Several non-toxic butterfly species mimic its bold red and black warning colors to avoid predators.