Common Agonum vs Australian Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Agonum | Australian Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agonum muelleri | Polistes humilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Agonum
A sleek, metallic greenish-bronze ground beetle with a smooth, oval body. It is one of the most common ground beetles in European agricultural landscapes and an important aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Studies have found this species can consume over 100 cereal aphids in a single night, making it one of the most valuable natural enemies in wheat fields.
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.