Wallacea Giant Bee vs Ensign Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallacea Giant Bee | Ensign Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile pluto | Evania appendigaster |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Evaniidae |
| Size | 23-39 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Asia | Africa, Asia, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Wallacea Giant Bee
The worlds largest bee at 39 mm long with a 63 mm wingspan. Thought extinct for 38 years until rediscovered in Indonesia in 2019. Nests inside active termite mounds.
Did You Know?
Wallace giant bee was not seen alive by a scientist for 38 years — when rediscovered in 2019, it was found nesting inside active termite mounds, using tree resin to waterproof its cells.
Ensign Wasp
A parasitoid wasp that targets cockroach egg cases and helps control pest populations.
Did You Know?
It bobs its flag-like abdomen up and down as it walks, resembling a tiny flag bearer.