German Yellowjacket vs Dark Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | German Yellowjacket | Dark Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespula germanica | Incisitermes fruticavus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Vespidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
German Yellowjacket
A highly adaptable social wasp that has become one of the most widespread invasive insects globally. They build large enclosed paper nests in wall cavities and roof spaces.
Did You Know?
Indoor nests in heated buildings can survive winter and grow to enormous sizes containing over a million cells.
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.