Yellow-faced Horntail vs Spined Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Horntail | Spined Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex nitobei | Agapostemon splendens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 15–30 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Yellow-faced Horntail
A large woodwasp native to East Asia that occasionally appears as an invasive species. Females bore into larch and pine to deposit eggs.
Did You Know?
It carries the same damaging symbiotic fungus Amylostereum areolatum as its relative Sirex noctilio.
Spined Sweat Bee
A brilliantly iridescent green sweat bee with bluish reflections found in the eastern United States. Both sexes are entirely metallic green, unlike many other Agapostemon species.
Did You Know?
It strongly prefers nesting in moist or damp soil near water, unlike most other sweat bees that prefer drier substrates.