Wallacea Giant Bee vs Rose-stem Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallacea Giant Bee | Rose-stem Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile pluto | Diplolepis spinosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 23-39 mm | 2–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
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.
Rose-stem Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that creates spiny galls on the stems of wild roses in North America. Each gall contains a single larval cell surrounded by hard woody tissue.
Did You Know?
Its galls often persist on rose stems for years after the wasp has emerged, serving as shelter for other insects.