Tiger Bee Fly vs Four-toothed Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Bee Fly | Four-toothed Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenox tigrinus | Monobia quadridens |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 16-19 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.
Four-toothed Mason Wasp
A solitary black and white mason wasp that nests in hollow stems and old carpenter bee tunnels. It provisions cells with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It divides its nest tunnel into multiple cells using mud partitions, each containing one egg.