Apache Paper Wasp vs Wax Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apache Paper Wasp | Wax Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes apachus | Ceroplastes destructor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Coccidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States and northern Mexico | Oceania, Africa |
| 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.
Wax Scale
A scale insect that covers itself with a thick waxy dome for protection.
Did You Know?
Its waxy covering can be nearly a centimeter thick and perfectly dome-shaped.