European Beewolf vs Giant Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Beewolf | Giant Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philanthus triangulum | Megachile sculpturalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | East Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Beewolf
A large, striking yellow-and-black solitary wasp that specialises in hunting honeybees. Females paralyse bees in flight and carry them back to sandy burrow nests.
Did You Know?
Females embalm their honeybee prey with an antifungal secretion to keep it fresh for their larvae.
Giant Resin Bee
A large solitary bee originally from East Asia now invasive in North America and Europe. It uses tree resin and mud to seal its nesting cavities.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in the US in 1994 and has spread rapidly across the eastern states.