Asian Giant Hornet vs Small Scissor Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Giant Hornet | Small Scissor Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa mandarinia | Chelostoma florisomne |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Giant Hornet
The worlds largest hornet. A single colony can kill an entire hive of 30,000 honey bees in just a few hours. Their venom destroys red blood cells and can cause organ failure.
Did You Know?
Asian giant hornets can decapitate 40 honey bees per minute. Japanese honey bees defend themselves by swarming a hornet and vibrating to raise temperature to 47°C — killing it with heat.
Small Scissor Bee
A slender black solitary bee that nests in beetle borings in dead wood. It is a specialist pollinator of buttercups.
Did You Know?
Males often sleep inside buttercup flowers at night, clinging to the petals as they close.