Apache Paper Wasp vs Snowy Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apache Paper Wasp | Snowy Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes apachus | Oecanthus fultoni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States and northern Mexico | North America |
| 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.
Snowy Tree Cricket
A pale green, delicate tree cricket known as the 'thermometer cricket.' Its chirp rate correlates precisely with air temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 13 seconds and adding 40, a method known as Dolbear's Law.