African Carpenter Bee vs African Scoliid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Carpenter Bee | African Scoliid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa caffra | Megascolia vittata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Carpenter Bee
A large robust bee with a shiny black body and yellowish thoracic hair in males. It excavates nesting tunnels in dead wood and plant stems.
Did You Know?
Despite their intimidating size and loud buzzing, males are completely harmless as they lack a stinger.
African Scoliid Wasp
A very large black and yellow-banded scoliid wasp from sub-Saharan Africa. It parasitizes goliath beetle and other large scarab beetle larvae in forest soils.
Did You Know?
It targets some of the largest beetle grubs on Earth, including those of goliath beetles weighing over 100 grams.