Wasp Beetle vs Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wasp Beetle | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clytus arietis | Tarphius wollastoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | 0.3-0.6 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Wasp Beetle
A longhorn beetle with yellow and black banding that mimics a common wasp. It even moves in a jerky, wasp-like manner.
Did You Know?
It is completely harmless but its convincing wasp mimicry deters most predators.
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.