Australian Flower Wasp vs Bronze Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Flower Wasp | Bronze Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsomeris tasmaniensis | Halictus tumulorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Flower Wasp
A hairy black and orange scoliid wasp endemic to Australia. Males patrol flowers while females dig into soil to parasitize curl grub beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Males are commonly seen hovering over lawns in large numbers, searching for females emerging from underground.
Bronze Furrow Bee
A small, dark metallic furrow bee with a subtle bronze sheen widespread across the Palearctic. It is primitively eusocial with small colonies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most ubiquitous wild bees in Europe and can be found foraging in virtually any flower-rich habitat from sea level to mountaintops.