Yellow-legged Ophion vs Teddy Bear Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Ophion | Teddy Bear Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion scutellaris | Amegilla bombiformis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Apidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.
Teddy Bear Bee
A plump, densely furred native Australian bee that closely resembles a bumblebee. Despite its cuddly appearance, it is a solitary bee that nests in burrows in soft sandstone or clay banks.
Did You Know?
It uses buzz pollination, vibrating its flight muscles at a specific frequency to shake pollen from flowers that other bees cannot access.