Bee Chafer vs Neon Cuckoo Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Neon Cuckoo Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Thyreus nitidulus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Apidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Neon Cuckoo Bee
A stunning blue-spotted cleptoparasite that lays eggs in the nests of blue-banded bees. The cuckoo larva hatches first and consumes the host's pollen provisions.
Did You Know?
Their brilliant blue spots are formed by dense patches of iridescent hairs that mimic the coloring of their host bees.