Large Square-headed Wasp vs Nigidius Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Nigidius Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Nigidius laticornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| 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.
Nigidius Stag Beetle
A small, robust, dark brown to black stag beetle from sub-Saharan Africa. Males have short, broad mandibles. The body is cylindrical and compact. Larvae develop in decaying wood in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
This small stag beetle is often found inside standing dead trees rather than fallen logs.