Early Bumblebee vs African Scoliid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Early Bumblebee | African Scoliid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pratorum | Megascolia vittata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 9-16mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Early Bumblebee
A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.
African Scoliid Wasp
A very large black and yellow-banded scoliid wasp from sub-Saharan Africa. It parasitizes goliath beetle and other large scarab beetle larvae in forest soils.
Did You Know?
It targets some of the largest beetle grubs on Earth, including those of goliath beetles weighing over 100 grams.