Japanese Giant Hornet vs Silvius Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Giant Hornet | Silvius Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa mandarinia japonica | Silvius alpinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Central and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Giant Hornet
The largest hornet in the world, capable of destroying an entire honey bee colony in hours. A small group of 30 hornets can massacre 30,000 bees.
Did You Know?
Japanese honey bees defend against these hornets by swarming a scout and vibrating their muscles to cook it alive at 46°C.
Silvius Horse Fly
A small brownish horse fly found in mountain forests and alpine meadows. It is one of the few horse flies adapted to high-altitude habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few horse fly species that thrives at altitudes above 1500 meters.