Japanese Scoliid Wasp vs Unequal Cellophane Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Scoliid Wasp | Unequal Cellophane Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolia oculata | Colletes inaequalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, China, Korea | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Scoliid Wasp
A large black wasp with distinctive eye-like yellow spots on the abdomen found in East Asia. It parasitizes the larvae of large dynastid beetles.
Did You Know?
Its yellow abdominal markings resemble large eyes, which may serve to startle potential predators.
Unequal Cellophane Bee
An early spring bee that forms large nesting aggregations in sandy soil. It lines its cells with a waterproof secretion resembling cellophane.
Did You Know?
Nesting aggregations can alarm homeowners as thousands of bees emerge from lawns, but they are docile and rarely sting.