Large Square-headed Wasp vs Cottonwood Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Cottonwood Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Lucanus mazama |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central and Southern United States |
| 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.
Cottonwood Stag Beetle
A medium-sized North American stag beetle found near river bottoms. Males have moderately large mandibles.
Did You Know?
They are most commonly found near cottonwood and willow trees along river corridors.