Japanese Carpenter Bee vs Squirrel Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Carpenter Bee | Squirrel Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa appendiculata | Orchopeas howardi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Carpenter Bee
A large, robust carpenter bee known as 'kumabachi' (bear bee) in Japanese due to its fuzzy appearance. Builds nests by boring tunnels into dead wood. An important pollinator of many plants.
Did You Know?
Despite their intimidating buzz and large size, Japanese carpenter bees are generally docile, and males cannot sting at all.
Squirrel Flea
A common ectoparasite of eastern gray squirrels and flying squirrels in North America. It is found in squirrel nests and tree cavities.
Did You Know?
This flea can survive several months without feeding while waiting in an abandoned squirrel nest.