Large Square-headed Wasp vs Trichiosoma Hawthorn Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Trichiosoma Hawthorn Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Trichiosoma lucorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 16-23 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Parks |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate 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.
Trichiosoma Hawthorn Sawfly
A large, very hairy sawfly with clubbed antennae and a dense covering of golden-brown hairs. It resembles a large bumblebee in flight.
Did You Know?
The cocoon of this species is remarkably tough and parchment-like, attached to twigs, and can persist for years before the adult finally emerges.