Wallacea Giant Bee vs Fungus Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallacea Giant Bee | Fungus Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile pluto | Platyrhinus resinosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Anthribidae |
| Size | 23-39 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Fungus Weevil
A broad-nosed weevil with mottled brown and white patterning resembling tree bark. It is associated with fungus-infected deadwood.
Did You Know?
Males have antennae nearly as long as their entire body.