Neotropical Paper Wasp vs Mahajanga Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Paper Wasp | Mahajanga Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes canadensis | Yanga mahajangaensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 30-42 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America, Caribbean | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Neotropical Paper Wasp
A large reddish-brown paper wasp with dark wings that builds open-comb nests under eaves and branches. It is one of the most common social wasps in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
This was the first wasp species shown to recognize individual nestmates by their unique facial markings.
Mahajanga Cicada
A recently described cicada species from northwestern Madagascar with brownish transparent wings and a robust body. It was identified as new to science during a comprehensive revision of Malagasy cicadas.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a 2021 revision that described multiple new cicada tribes and genera unique to Madagascar.