Lesser Banded Hornet vs Two-coloured Mason Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Banded Hornet | Two-coloured Mason Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa affinis | Osmia bicolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Banded Hornet
A medium-sized hornet with a dark body and bright orange-yellow abdominal bands. It builds large aerial nests in trees and on buildings throughout tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its aerial nests can grow to the size of a basketball and house several thousand workers.
Two-coloured Mason Bee
A distinctive bee with a black head and thorax and bright orange abdominal hair. It uniquely nests inside empty snail shells on chalk grasslands.
Did You Know?
After filling a snail shell with pollen and eggs, the female camouflages it by piling grass and plant stems over it.