Derbid Planthopper vs African Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Derbid Planthopper | African Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anotia bonnetii | Belonogaster juncea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Derbidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.
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.