Four-toothed Mason Wasp vs Early Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-toothed Mason Wasp | Early Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monobia quadridens | Bombus pratorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Apidae |
| Size | 16-19 mm | 9-16mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-toothed Mason Wasp
A solitary black and white mason wasp that nests in hollow stems and old carpenter bee tunnels. It provisions cells with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It divides its nest tunnel into multiple cells using mud partitions, each containing one egg.
Early Bumblebee
A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.