White-tailed Bumblebee vs Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Bumblebee | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lucorum | Capitojoppa amazonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
White-tailed Bumblebee
A common bumblebee with two yellow bands and a white tail. Part of a complex of similar-looking species.
Did You Know?
Actually comprises three nearly identical species only reliably separated by DNA analysis or chemical signatures.
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.