Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee vs Rice Stem Borer Egg Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee | Rice Stem Borer Egg Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus anthracinus | Trichogramma japonicum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Trichogrammatidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.
Rice Stem Borer Egg Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp widely used in Asian rice paddies to control stem borer moths. It is mass-reared on factitious host eggs.
Did You Know?
China alone produces trillions of these wasps each year for rice pest management.