Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee vs Yellow Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee | Yellow Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile willughbiella | Vespa simillima |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 21-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee
A large, furry leafcutter bee common across Europe that nests in a variety of above-ground cavities. It is named after the 17th-century English naturalist Francis Willughby.
Did You Know?
Females have been recorded cutting leaf pieces from over 20 different plant species to construct a single nest.
Yellow Hornet
Known as 'ke-buchi-suzumebachi' in Japanese, a common hornet in Japan and Korea. Builds large paper nests in trees and under eaves. Less aggressive than the giant hornet but still capable of painful stings.
Did You Know?
This species is responsible for more wasp stings in Japan than any other species because it frequently builds nests near human habitations.