Apache Paper Wasp vs Bordered Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apache Paper Wasp | Bordered Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes apachus | Arge cyanocrocea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Argidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States and northern Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apache Paper Wasp
A large paper wasp of the American Southwest with yellow and reddish-brown coloring. It constructs open paper comb nests in sheltered locations like building overhangs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest paper wasps in North America and is particularly common around desert homes and ranch buildings.
Bordered Rose Sawfly
A compact sawfly with a striking combination of an orange body and metallic blue-black wings. Larvae are green with orange heads and feed on rose leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes confused with its relative Arge ochropus, but can be distinguished by its blue-tinged rather than purple-tinged wings.