Large Square-headed Wasp vs Coppery Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Coppery Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Augochloropsis sumptuosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
Did You Know?
Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.
Coppery Sweat Bee
A stout metallic bee with brilliant coppery-green iridescence found across South America. It is a solitary ground-nesting species that visits a broad range of flowers.
Did You Know?
Its coppery metallic coloring shifts between green, gold, and red depending on the angle of light striking its exoskeleton.