Diamond-Backed Spittlebug vs European Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamond-Backed Spittlebug | European Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepyronia quadrangularis | Vespa crabro |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Vespidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Diamond-Backed Spittlebug
A North American spittlebug with a distinctive diamond-shaped pale mark on its back. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Did You Know?
Its preference for wetland habitats makes it one of the few spittlebugs commonly found in bogs and fens.
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.