Golden Paper Wasp vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Paper Wasp | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes fuscatus | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-21 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Paper Wasp
A social wasp with highly variable facial markings used for individual recognition. It builds open paper nests under eaves and in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few invertebrates scientifically proven to recognize individual faces.
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.