Australian Paper Wasp vs Cretan Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Paper Wasp | Cretan Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes humilis | Boyeria cretensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Vespidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 60-70 mm body |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Crete, Greece |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.