Yellow-legged Hornet vs Appalachian Springfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Hornet | Appalachian Springfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa velutina | Remenus bilobatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Yellow-legged Hornet
An invasive Asian hornet with a dark body and yellow leg tips now spreading rapidly across Europe. It is a major predator of honeybees near hive entrances.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in France in 2004 in a shipment of pottery, it has spread to most of Western Europe.
Appalachian Springfly
A rare springfly restricted to a few clean Appalachian headwater streams. Nymphs are predatory on small invertebrates among gravel substrates.
Did You Know?
Its extremely limited range makes it one of the rarest stonefly species in North America.