Golden Paper Wasp vs North American Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Paper Wasp | North American Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes fuscatus | Tremex columba |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 15-21 mm | 25–50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
North American Horntail
A large horntail wasp found across eastern North America. It attacks dead and dying hardwood trees such as beech, maple, and elm.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Megarhyssa macrurus uses its extremely long ovipositor to reach horntail larvae deep inside wood.