Kaempfer Cicada vs European Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer Cicada | European Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura kaempferi | Vespa crabro |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.
European Hornet
The largest European wasp, with a brown and yellow striped body and reddish-brown head and thorax. Despite its fearsome appearance, it is relatively docile for a social wasp.
Did You Know?
European hornets are one of the few wasp species that actively hunt at night, attracted to lights where they capture other insects.