Raspberry Beetle vs Japanese Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Japanese Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Polistes japonicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Japanese Paper Wasp
A small dark paper wasp endemic to Japan that builds delicate open-comb nests under eaves and tree branches. It is one of the most common social wasps in Japanese gardens.
Did You Know?
Japanese beekeepers sometimes tolerate these wasps near apiaries because they prey on pest insects rather than honeybees.