Wood-carving Leafcutter Bee vs Fairy Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood-carving Leafcutter Bee | Fairy Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile ligniseca | Kikiki huna |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 0.13-0.18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
Wood-carving Leafcutter Bee
A large, dark leafcutter bee that nests in rotten wood and dead tree stumps across Europe. Females cut large leaf pieces from roses, birch, and willows.
Did You Know?
Unlike most leafcutter bees that use pre-existing holes, it chews its own nest cavities directly into soft rotten wood.
Fairy Wasp
One of the smallest known insects in the world at just 0.15 millimeters long.
Did You Know?
It is smaller than some single-celled protozoans.