Field Digger Wasp vs Small Scissor Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Small Scissor Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Chelostoma florisomne |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Small Scissor Bee
A slender black solitary bee that nests in beetle borings in dead wood. It is a specialist pollinator of buttercups.
Did You Know?
Males often sleep inside buttercup flowers at night, clinging to the petals as they close.