Executioner Wasp vs Ashy Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Executioner Wasp | Ashy Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes carnifex | Andrena cineraria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Executioner Wasp
The largest Neotropical paper wasp, with a sting that produces immediate searing pain and potentially causes tissue necrosis. It builds open comb nests.
Did You Know?
Some entomologists consider its sting more painful than the bullet ant, placing it among the most painful in the insect world.
Ashy Mining Bee
A striking black and grey solitary bee with silvery-white hair bands on its thorax. It nests in compacted soil and is one of the first bees to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of hundreds of nest holes can appear suddenly on garden lawns in April.