Lesser Banded Hornet vs Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Banded Hornet | Pleasing Lacewing Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa affinis | Zenoa picea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Synchroidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Banded Hornet
A medium-sized hornet with a dark body and bright orange-yellow abdominal bands. It builds large aerial nests in trees and on buildings throughout tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its aerial nests can grow to the size of a basketball and house several thousand workers.
Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
An uncommon beetle found only on fungus-covered deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its family contains fewer than ten species worldwide.