Four-banded Furrow Bee vs German Yellowjacket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-banded Furrow Bee | German Yellowjacket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus quadricinctus | Vespula germanica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 14-16 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe, Western Asia | Europe, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Four-banded Furrow Bee
A large, robust halictid bee with four prominent white hair bands across its dark abdomen. It is one of the biggest sweat bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 16 mm long, it is almost as large as a honey bee and dwarfs most other species in its family.
German Yellowjacket
A highly adaptable social wasp that has become one of the most widespread invasive insects globally. They build large enclosed paper nests in wall cavities and roof spaces.
Did You Know?
Indoor nests in heated buildings can survive winter and grow to enormous sizes containing over a million cells.