Bath White vs African Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bath White | African Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pontia daplidice | Belonogaster juncea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Vespidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.
African Paper Wasp
A slender reddish-brown social wasp that builds small open paper nests under eaves and branches. It preys on caterpillars to feed its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are considered beneficial by gardeners because a single colony can destroy hundreds of caterpillar pests per week.