German Yellowjacket vs Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | German Yellowjacket | Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespula germanica | Calopteron reticulatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.