Thread-waisted Wasp vs Koschevnikov's Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-waisted Wasp | Koschevnikov's Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ammophila sabulosa | Apis koschevnikovi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae | Apidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Borneo, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Thread-waisted Wasp
An elegant wasp with an extremely narrow petiole and red-banded abdomen. It hunts caterpillars and carries them clasped beneath its body to sandy burrows.
Did You Know?
It uses a small pebble as a tool to tamp down the sand plug sealing its burrow, one of the earliest documented cases of tool use in insects.
Koschevnikov's Honey Bee
A reddish-orange cavity-nesting honey bee found in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. It prefers lowland dipterocarp forests and is rarely managed by beekeepers.
Did You Know?
Its distinctive copper-red coloration makes it one of the most visually striking honey bee species.