Painted Nomad Bee vs Bean Aphid Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Nomad Bee | Bean Aphid Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada fucata | Lysiphlebus fabarum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 8-10mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Nomad Bee
A bright yellow and black cuckoo bee that parasitizes the nests of Andrena mining bees.
Did You Know?
Sneaks into mining bee nests while the host is away foraging and lays eggs that will outcompete the host's larva.
Bean Aphid Parasite
A minute braconid wasp that parasitizes black bean aphids and related species. Some populations reproduce asexually, consisting entirely of females.
Did You Know?
Certain populations are entirely female and reproduce through parthenogenesis caused by infection with Wolbachia bacteria.