Black Jungle Queen vs European Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Jungle Queen | European Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stichophthalma howqua | Vespa crabro |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.
European Hornet
The largest European wasp, with a brown and yellow striped body and reddish-brown head and thorax. Despite its fearsome appearance, it is relatively docile for a social wasp.
Did You Know?
European hornets are one of the few wasp species that actively hunt at night, attracted to lights where they capture other insects.