Field Digger Wasp vs Wool Carder Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Wool Carder Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Anthidium manicatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 10-17 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| 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.
Wool Carder Bee
A robust yellow-and-black solitary bee whose females scrape plant hairs to line their nests. Males are territorial and aggressively patrol flower patches, even attacking bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Males have five sharp spines on their abdomen that they use to body-slam intruding bees.