事实上，这个小小的昆虫，只有0.12英寸(2.95毫米)长，同时具有有蜜蜂和黄蜂的特性，可能是它们之间的过渡种。

In fact, the diminutive insect, which is a mere 0.12 inch (2.95 millimeters) long, appears to have characteristics of both bees and wasps-and may even be a link between the two.

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“蜜蜂不到一英寸长”Dornhaus博士解释“如果她飞行20公里就等于787,400自身的长度。”

"A honeybee is less than an inch long," Dr. Dornhaus explained. "If it flies 20 kilometers that equals 787,400 body lengths."

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