European Hornet vs African Citrus Psyllid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Hornet | African Citrus Psyllid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa crabro | Trioza erytreae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Triozidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madeira, Canary Islands, Iberian Peninsula (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
African Citrus Psyllid
A small brownish psyllid that causes distinctive pit galls on citrus leaves. It vectors the African form of citrus greening disease and is expanding its range into Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Asian citrus psyllid, this species prefers cooler climates and has been detected in Portugal and Spain, threatening Mediterranean citrus production.