Conops Fly vs Bee Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Bee Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Trichius fasciatus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.