Bald-faced Hornet vs Goliath Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bald-faced Hornet | Goliath Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichovespula maculata | Eurycnema goliath |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Vespidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 200-250 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bald-faced Hornet
A large black and white social wasp that builds impressive football-sized paper nests in trees and on buildings. Despite its name, it is not a true hornet but a yellowjacket relative.
Did You Know?
Bald-faced hornets can squirt venom from their stinger into the eyes of nest intruders, causing temporary blindness and intense pain.
Goliath Stick Insect
Australias largest stick insect at up to 250 mm. Females are vivid green with small red wings they flash in threat displays. Males are slender brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this giant stick insect opens tiny red wings and produces a hissing sound — creating a startling threat display from an otherwise perfectly camouflaged insect.