European Beewolf vs Sri Lankan Relict Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Beewolf | Sri Lankan Relict Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philanthus triangulum | Aneuretus simoni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Aneuretidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.