Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid vs Nocturnal Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid | Nocturnal Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bathyplectes curculionis | Megalopta genalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid
A small parasitoid wasp that attacks alfalfa weevil larvae in North America. It was introduced from Europe as a classical biological control agent.
Did You Know?
This wasp reduced alfalfa weevil populations by over 75% in some areas after its introduction.
Nocturnal Sweat Bee
One of few bees adapted to forage in near-total darkness in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
Its enlarged ocelli give it visual sensitivity 30 times greater than day-active bees.