Painted Nomad Bee vs Gypsy Moth Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Nomad Bee | Gypsy Moth Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada fucata | Compsilura concinnata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-10mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, 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.
Gypsy Moth Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced to North America from Europe to control gypsy moths. It has an extremely broad host range attacking over 200 insect species.
Did You Know?
Its introduction to North America is now considered a mistake because it devastated native silk moth populations.