Australian Paper Wasp vs Aphidius Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Paper Wasp | Aphidius Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes humilis | Aphidius colemani |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Paper Wasp
A common Australian paper wasp that builds small, open-celled papery nests under eaves, in shrubs, and other sheltered locations. It is a beneficial predator of caterpillars and other garden pests.
Did You Know?
Paper wasps chew wood fibres mixed with saliva to create their distinctive papery nests, a form of natural paper-making.
Aphidius Wasp
A minute parasitoid wasp widely used in greenhouses to control aphid pests. A single female can parasitize over 300 aphids in her lifetime.
Did You Know?
Parasitized aphids turn into hardened golden-brown shells called 'mummies' from which new wasps emerge.