Asian Giant Hornet vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Giant Hornet | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa mandarinia | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Giant Hornet
The worlds largest hornet. A single colony can kill an entire hive of 30,000 honey bees in just a few hours. Their venom destroys red blood cells and can cause organ failure.
Did You Know?
Asian giant hornets can decapitate 40 honey bees per minute. Japanese honey bees defend themselves by swarming a hornet and vibrating to raise temperature to 47°C — killing it with heat.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.