Silvery Leafcutter Bee vs Yellow Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Leafcutter Bee | Yellow Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile leachella | Vespa simillima |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 21-28 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvery Leafcutter Bee
A coastal specialist bee with silvery-white hair on the underside of the abdomen. It nests in sandy ground near the coast.
Did You Know?
It lines its nest cells with cut pieces of petals rather than leaves, unlike most leafcutter bees.
Yellow Hornet
Known as 'ke-buchi-suzumebachi' in Japanese, a common hornet in Japan and Korea. Builds large paper nests in trees and under eaves. Less aggressive than the giant hornet but still capable of painful stings.
Did You Know?
This species is responsible for more wasp stings in Japan than any other species because it frequently builds nests near human habitations.