Wallacea Giant Bee vs Oak Marble Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallacea Giant Bee | Oak Marble Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile pluto | Andricus kollari |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 23-39 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Parks |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Oak Marble Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces marble-shaped galls on oak twigs where its larvae develop. The galls were historically used to make iron gall ink.
Did You Know?
The ink made from its galls was used to write the US Declaration of Independence and Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks.