Black Slip Wasp vs Pitted Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Slip Wasp | Pitted Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla instigator | Anthidiellum strigatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.
Pitted Resin Bee
A small, stout bee with bold yellow and black markings that constructs free-standing resin nests on rocks and walls. It is widespread across Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bees, it builds its nest cells as exposed resin lumps on open rock surfaces rather than hiding them in cavities.