Pipe-organ Mud Wasp vs Swallow-tailed Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pipe-organ Mud Wasp | Swallow-tailed Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylon figulus | Ourapteryx sambucaria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 50-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pipe-organ Mud Wasp
A slender black solitary wasp that builds mud-tube nests in hollow stems and holes, provisioning them with paralyzed spiders. Named for the organ-pipe arrangement of its mud cells.
Did You Know?
Builds multiple tube-shaped mud cells arranged like the pipes of a church organ.
Swallow-tailed Moth
A large, pale lemon-yellow moth with pointed tail-like projections on its hindwings. Its graceful shape and colour make it one of the most elegant geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
Despite its butterfly-like tail extensions, it is a true moth and is strongly attracted to light.