Field Digger Wasp vs Desert Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Desert Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Ctenocolletes nigricans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central and Western Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Field Digger Wasp
A yellow and black wasp that nests in sandy soil and provisions each cell with paralyzed hoverflies.
Did You Know?
Digs a nest burrow in bare sandy soil and stocks each cell with 5-8 precisely paralyzed hoverflies.
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.