Lissonota Ichneumon vs Small Scissor Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lissonota Ichneumon | Small Scissor Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissonota setosa | Chelostoma florisomne |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lissonota Ichneumon
A slender, reddish-brown ichneumon wasp that parasitizes moth larvae inside their shelters. Females have a long, flexible ovipositor. Found in woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
The flexible ovipositor can bend around obstacles to reach concealed moth larvae inside rolled leaves.
Small Scissor Bee
A slender black solitary bee that nests in beetle borings in dead wood. It is a specialist pollinator of buttercups.
Did You Know?
Males often sleep inside buttercup flowers at night, clinging to the petals as they close.