Patchwork Leafcutter Bee vs Indian Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Patchwork Leafcutter Bee | Indian Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile centuncularis | Hemipepsis tamisieri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Africa, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Patchwork Leafcutter Bee
A solitary bee that neatly cuts oval pieces from rose and other leaves to line its nest cells. The characteristic semicircular cuts it leaves on leaves are a familiar garden sight.
Did You Know?
Each nest cell requires around 15 precisely cut leaf pieces to construct.
Indian Spider Wasp
A large dark-winged spider wasp from Africa and the Middle East that hunts large burrowing spiders. It is one of the biggest pompilids in the Old World.
Did You Know?
Like its American tarantula hawk relatives, it possesses one of the most painful stings of any African insect.