Macromeris Spider Wasp vs Painted Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macromeris Spider Wasp | Painted Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entypus unifasciatus | Andrena fucata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pompilidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Macromeris Spider Wasp
A large dark spider wasp with a single white or yellow band on the abdomen. It hunts large wolf spiders and trapdoor spiders across the Americas.
Did You Know?
Its single bright abdominal band makes it one of the most easily identified spider wasps in the field.
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.