Oak Marble Gall Wasp vs Asian Giant Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Marble Gall Wasp | Asian Giant Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andricus kollari | Vespa mandarinia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Marble Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces marble-shaped galls on oak twigs where its larvae develop. The galls were historically used to make iron gall ink.
Did You Know?
The ink made from its galls was used to write the US Declaration of Independence and Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks.
Asian Giant Hornet
The worlds largest hornet. A single colony can kill an entire hive of 30,000 honey bees in just a few hours. Their venom destroys red blood cells and can cause organ failure.
Did You Know?
Asian giant hornets can decapitate 40 honey bees per minute. Japanese honey bees defend themselves by swarming a hornet and vibrating to raise temperature to 47°C — killing it with heat.