African Scoliid Wasp vs Pantaloon Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Scoliid Wasp | Pantaloon Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascolia vittata | Dasypoda hirtipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Pantaloon Bee
A distinctive solitary bee where females have enormously long pollen-collecting hairs on their hind legs. It digs deep burrows in sandy soil.
Did You Know?
Its leg hairs can hold so much pollen that the loaded scopae are wider than the bee's entire body.