Sirex Woodwasp vs Executioner Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sirex Woodwasp | Executioner Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex noctilio | Polistes carnifex |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 15-36 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Australasia, South America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sirex Woodwasp
A large blue-black woodwasp that bores into pine trees to lay eggs. It injects a symbiotic fungus into the wood that feeds its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
Females carry a special fungus in abdominal glands and inoculate trees during egg-laying.
Executioner Wasp
The largest Neotropical paper wasp, with a sting that produces immediate searing pain and potentially causes tissue necrosis. It builds open comb nests.
Did You Know?
Some entomologists consider its sting more painful than the bullet ant, placing it among the most painful in the insect world.