Yellow Flower Wasp vs Large Scabious Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Flower Wasp | Large Scabious Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Radumeris tasmaniensis | Andrena hattorfiana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Yellow Flower Wasp
A large, robust wasp with a bright yellow and black body commonly seen visiting flowers in Australian gardens. Females burrow into soil to parasitise beetle larvae, particularly Christmas beetle grubs.
Did You Know?
Male yellow flower wasps are often seen carrying females during mating flights, sometimes visiting flowers while still coupled.
Large Scabious Mining Bee
One of the largest European mining bees with a striking red abdomen loaded with pink pollen. It is a specialist of field scabious flowers.
Did You Know?
Females can carry a huge ball of bright pink scabious pollen on their hind legs that is visible from several meters away.