Hornfaced Bee vs European Beewolf
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornfaced Bee | European Beewolf |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia cornifrons | Philanthus triangulum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, North America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hornfaced Bee
A robust reddish-brown solitary bee native to Japan, widely used for fruit tree pollination. Females have small horn-like projections on the face.
Did You Know?
In Japan it has been commercially managed for apple pollination since the 1940s.
European Beewolf
A large, striking yellow-and-black solitary wasp that specialises in hunting honeybees. Females paralyse bees in flight and carry them back to sandy burrow nests.
Did You Know?
Females embalm their honeybee prey with an antifungal secretion to keep it fresh for their larvae.