Painted Nomad Bee vs Black-Headed Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Nomad Bee | Black-Headed Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada fucata | Epicauta pennsylvanica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 8-10mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Black-Headed Blister Beetle
An entirely black blister beetle common across eastern North America, often seen in large groups on goldenrod in autumn. Its larvae are parasitoids of grasshopper eggs.
Did You Know?
Larvae go through hypermetamorphosis, changing dramatically in form across five different larval stages.