Median Wasp vs Robust Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Median Wasp | Robust Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichovespula media | Stenotritus pubescens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Southern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Median Wasp
A large social wasp that builds aerial paper nests in trees and shrubs across Europe. They are less aggressive than yellowjackets and colonies typically contain around 200 workers.
Did You Know?
Their nests are beautifully layered with bands of different colored paper made from various wood sources.
Robust Large-headed Bee
A heavily built bee covered in dense pale pubescence found in southern Australia. It is one of the fastest-flying bee species and is difficult to catch in flight.
Did You Know?
It has been clocked flying at speeds exceeding 28 km/h, making it one of the fastest bees ever recorded.