Nomada Cuckoo Bee vs Odorous House Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nomada Cuckoo Bee | Odorous House Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada marshamella | Tapinoma sessile |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 9-12mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Indoors |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Odorous House Ant
A small dark brown ant that emits a distinctive rotten coconut smell when crushed. It is one of the most common household pest ants in North America.
Did You Know?
The smell produced when crushed is caused by methyl ketones, the same compounds found in blue cheese.