Aphidius Wasp vs Blood Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphidius Wasp | Blood Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius colemani | Sphecodes monilicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aphidius Wasp
A minute parasitoid wasp widely used in greenhouses to control aphid pests. A single female can parasitize over 300 aphids in her lifetime.
Did You Know?
Parasitized aphids turn into hardened golden-brown shells called 'mummies' from which new wasps emerge.
Blood Bee
A cleptoparasitic bee with a bright red abdomen and black head that attacks the nests of furrow bees. Females enter host nests to lay eggs that hatch and consume the host provisions.
Did You Know?
Its blood-red abdomen is the source of its common name and makes it look more like a ruby-colored ant than a bee.