Field Digger Wasp vs Horned Mason Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Horned Mason Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Osmia cornuta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Field Digger Wasp
A yellow and black wasp that nests in sandy soil and provisions each cell with paralyzed hoverflies.
Did You Know?
Digs a nest burrow in bare sandy soil and stocks each cell with 5-8 precisely paralyzed hoverflies.
Horned Mason Bee
A robust spring-flying bee with distinctive horn-like projections on the female's face. It is widely used as a managed pollinator in European fruit orchards.
Did You Know?
It is three times more efficient at pollinating almond flowers than the honeybee.