African Paper Wasp vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Paper Wasp | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Belonogaster juncea | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Paper Wasp
A slender reddish-brown social wasp that builds small open paper nests under eaves and branches. It preys on caterpillars to feed its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are considered beneficial by gardeners because a single colony can destroy hundreds of caterpillar pests per week.
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.