White-banded Sweat Bee vs Indian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Sweat Bee | Indian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum leucozonium | Scolia quadripustulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.
Indian Flower Wasp
A robust black scoliid wasp with four yellowish spots on its abdomen found across South Asia. It targets white grubs of scarab beetles in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Indian farmers have long recognized this wasp as a beneficial ally against destructive white grubs in sugarcane fields.