Apical Flower Mantis vs Median Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apical Flower Mantis | Median Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter apicalis | Dolichovespula media |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apical Flower Mantis
A small flower mantis from Southeast Asia with distinctive markings at the tips of its forewings. It is commonly found on low shrubs and herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
The dark apical spots on its wings give it its common name and help identify the species.
Median Wasp
A large social wasp that builds aerial paper nests in trees and shrubs across Europe. They are less aggressive than yellowjackets and colonies typically contain around 200 workers.
Did You Know?
Their nests are beautifully layered with bands of different colored paper made from various wood sources.