Large Square-headed Wasp vs Desert Globe Mallow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Desert Globe Mallow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Diadasia diminuta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North 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.
Desert Globe Mallow Bee
A specialist solitary bee that visits only globe mallow flowers in the American Southwest. It lines its underground nest cells with an oily secretion to waterproof them.
Did You Know?
Its extreme flower loyalty makes it one of the most efficient pollinators of globe mallow plants.