Asian Mud Dauber vs Asian Giant Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Mud Dauber | Asian Giant Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sceliphron curvatum | Vespa mandarinia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Asia, Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Mud Dauber
A dark-bodied mud dauber originally from Central Asia now invasive across Europe. It builds mud nests inside buildings and provisions them with spiders.
Did You Know?
It spread from its native range in India and Central Asia to colonize most of southern and central Europe within just 30 years.
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.