Resin Bee vs Yellow-legged Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Resin Bee | Yellow-legged Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile campanulae | Vespa velutina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Resin Bee
A solitary bee that collects plant resins and sap to construct its brood cells.
Did You Know?
It builds cell partitions from plant resin mixed with tiny pebbles.
Yellow-legged Hornet
An invasive Asian hornet with a dark body and yellow leg tips now spreading rapidly across Europe. It is a major predator of honeybees near hive entrances.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in France in 2004 in a shipment of pottery, it has spread to most of Western Europe.