Bean Aphid Parasite vs Small Scissor Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bean Aphid Parasite | Small Scissor Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lysiphlebus fabarum | Chelostoma florisomne |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bean Aphid Parasite
A minute braconid wasp that parasitizes black bean aphids and related species. Some populations reproduce asexually, consisting entirely of females.
Did You Know?
Certain populations are entirely female and reproduce through parthenogenesis caused by infection with Wolbachia bacteria.
Small Scissor Bee
A slender black solitary bee that nests in beetle borings in dead wood. It is a specialist pollinator of buttercups.
Did You Know?
Males often sleep inside buttercup flowers at night, clinging to the petals as they close.