Executioner Wasp vs Grey Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Executioner Wasp | Grey Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes carnifex | Platycleis albopunctata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Western and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Executioner Wasp
The largest Neotropical paper wasp, with a sting that produces immediate searing pain and potentially causes tissue necrosis. It builds open comb nests.
Did You Know?
Some entomologists consider its sting more painful than the bullet ant, placing it among the most painful in the insect world.
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.