Sulawesi Honey Bee vs Eastern Yellowjacket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Honey Bee | Eastern Yellowjacket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis nigrocincta | Vespula maculifrons |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia, Philippines | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.
Eastern Yellowjacket
A common ground-nesting yellowjacket with bold black and yellow banding on its abdomen. It builds large paper nests underground that can contain thousands of workers.
Did You Know?
Its underground nests can grow to the size of a basketball and contain over 4,000 workers by late summer.