Phasia Tachinid vs Large Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Large Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Hylaeus signatus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Large Yellow-faced Bee
One of the larger masked bees in Europe with prominent yellow face patches. It is a specialist on wild mignonette and reseda flowers.
Did You Know?
It depends on brownfield and wasteland habitats that are often viewed as ugly but actually support a rich bee diversity.