African Honey Bee vs Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Honey Bee | Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis mellifera scutellata | Copidosoma floridanum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Encyrtidae |
| Size | Workers 10-13 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
African Honey Bee
The African subspecies of the western honey bee, known for its defensive behavior and high productivity. It is slightly smaller than European honey bees.
Did You Know?
When introduced to the Americas in 1957, they hybridized with European bees to produce the so-called 'Africanized' killer bees.
Copidosoma Polyembryonic Wasp
A remarkable parasitoid in which a single egg divides into thousands of genetically identical embryos inside a moth caterpillar. The host continues feeding and growing while filled with developing wasp larvae.
Did You Know?
A single fertilized egg can clone itself into over 3,000 genetically identical wasp larvae inside one caterpillar.