German Yellowjacket vs Thorny Devil Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | German Yellowjacket | Thorny Devil Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespula germanica | Eurycantha calcarata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Vespidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 100-150 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa | Oceania |
| 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.
Thorny Devil Stick Insect
A massive, heavily armored stick insect from New Guinea with powerful spiny hind legs. Males have a large curved spine on each hind femur used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use the large curved spine on their hind legs as a weapon, clamping down on predators or rival males like a vice with surprising force.