American Cuckoo Wasp vs Clover Seed Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Cuckoo Wasp | Clover Seed Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis angolensis | Tychius picirostris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Cuckoo Wasp
A metallic green and blue cuckoo wasp found across sub-Saharan Africa. It parasitizes mud-nesting wasps and bees on rocky outcrops and buildings.
Did You Know?
Despite its species name referencing Angola, it is found throughout most of tropical and southern Africa.
Clover Seed Weevil
A small, densely scaled weevil that feeds on clover seeds. Larvae develop inside individual seed pods. An important pest of clover seed production.
Did You Know?
Each larva develops inside a single clover seed, consuming it entirely before pupating.