Nomada Cuckoo Bee vs Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nomada Cuckoo Bee | Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada marshamella | Brennania belkini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 9-12mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Nomada Cuckoo Bee
A wasp-like cuckoo bee with red and black markings that sneaks into andrena bee nests to lay its eggs.
Did You Know?
Mimics a wasp in appearance and behavior to avoid detection while sneaking into the nests of mining bees.
Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
A rare horse fly known only from the El Segundo sand dunes in Los Angeles County. Larvae develop in the sand and adults are seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Most of the El Segundo dunes were destroyed to build Los Angeles International Airport.