Median Wasp vs European Fruit Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Median Wasp | European Fruit Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichovespula media | Parthenolecanium corni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Coccidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Median Wasp
A large social wasp that builds aerial paper nests in trees and shrubs across Europe. They are less aggressive than yellowjackets and colonies typically contain around 200 workers.
Did You Know?
Their nests are beautifully layered with bands of different colored paper made from various wood sources.
European Fruit Scale
A polyphagous soft scale insect that infests fruit trees, ornamentals, and forest trees across Europe. Heavy infestations cause branch dieback.
Did You Know?
Its domed brown scale covering makes it resemble a tiny helmet attached to the twig.