Broad-faced Sweat Bee vs European Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-faced Sweat Bee | European Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum platycephalum | Vespa crabro |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Broad-faced Sweat Bee
A rare and distinctive European furrow bee with an unusually broad, flattened head. It nests in sandy or gravelly soils and has become scarce throughout much of its range.
Did You Know?
Its flattened head shape is thought to be an adaptation for more efficiently excavating nest tunnels in compacted sandy soil.
European Hornet
The largest European wasp, with a brown and yellow striped body and reddish-brown head and thorax. Despite its fearsome appearance, it is relatively docile for a social wasp.
Did You Know?
European hornets are one of the few wasp species that actively hunt at night, attracted to lights where they capture other insects.