Large Yellow-faced Bee vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Yellow-faced Bee | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus signatus | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Yellow-faced Bee
One of the larger masked bees in Europe with prominent yellow face patches. It is a specialist on wild mignonette and reseda flowers.
Did You Know?
It depends on brownfield and wasteland habitats that are often viewed as ugly but actually support a rich bee diversity.
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.