Pipe-organ Mud Wasp vs Derbid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pipe-organ Mud Wasp | Derbid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylon figulus | Anotia bonnetii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Derbidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pipe-organ Mud Wasp
A slender black solitary wasp that builds mud-tube nests in hollow stems and holes, provisioning them with paralyzed spiders. Named for the organ-pipe arrangement of its mud cells.
Did You Know?
Builds multiple tube-shaped mud cells arranged like the pipes of a church organ.
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.