Red-banded Netelia vs Apache Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Netelia | Apache Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia testacea | Polistes apachus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southwestern United States and northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-banded Netelia
A slender orange-brown ichneumonid wasp active at night in summer. It is an ectoparasitoid of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Females glue their egg to the host caterpillar's skin so it cannot be dislodged.
Apache Paper Wasp
A large paper wasp of the American Southwest with yellow and reddish-brown coloring. It constructs open paper comb nests in sheltered locations like building overhangs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest paper wasps in North America and is particularly common around desert homes and ranch buildings.