Giant Honey Bee vs Pipe-organ Mud Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Honey Bee | Pipe-organ Mud Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis dorsata | Trypoxylon figulus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 17-20 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Honey Bee
The largest honey bee species, building huge exposed single-comb nests on cliff faces and tall buildings. Colonies can contain up to 100,000 workers.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the colony performs a mesmerizing shimmering defense wave that ripples across the nest surface to deter predators.
Pipe-organ Mud Wasp
A slender black solitary wasp that builds mud-tube nests in hollow stems and holes, provisioning them with paralyzed spiders. Named for the organ-pipe arrangement of its mud cells.
Did You Know?
Builds multiple tube-shaped mud cells arranged like the pipes of a church organ.