Large Scoliid Wasp vs African Stingless Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Scoliid Wasp | African Stingless Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascolia maculata | Meliponula bocandei |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Apidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Scoliid Wasp
Europe's largest wasp, with a massive black body marked with bold yellow spots. Females burrow underground to parasitise rhinoceros beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its terrifying size, it is surprisingly docile and rarely stings humans.
African Stingless Bee
A small dark stingless bee that nests in tree hollows and produces a prized thin honey. Colonies can number several thousand workers.
Did You Know?
Their honey is traditionally valued in West African medicine and can sell for ten times the price of regular honey.