Screech Beetle vs Organ Pipe Mud Dauber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Screech Beetle | Organ Pipe Mud Dauber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hygrobia hermanni | Trypoxylon politum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hygrobiidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Screech Beetle
A medium-sized, reddish-brown water beetle that produces an audible squeaking sound when handled. It is found in muddy ponds across Europe.
Did You Know?
It produces a squeaking noise by rubbing its abdomen against the inside of its wing cases.
Organ Pipe Mud Dauber
A slender black wasp that builds distinctive parallel tubes of mud resembling organ pipes under eaves and overhangs. Males guard the nest while females hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are unusually dedicated fathers for wasps, standing guard at the nest entrance against parasites while the female hunts.