Sand Wasp vs Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Wasp | Tiny Dark Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bembix rostrata | Lasioglossum villosulum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Central Asia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand Wasp
A robust wasp that digs burrows in sandy soil and provisions them with flies. It progressively feeds its larvae fresh prey over several days.
Did You Know?
Unlike most solitary wasps, the mother continues to care for and feed her larvae after hatching.
Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
A tiny, inconspicuous furrow bee widespread across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an important pollinator of crops including onion seed and carrots.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important wild pollinators of commercial onion seed crops in Europe.