Black Ichneumon Wasp vs Macropis Cuckoo Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Ichneumon Wasp | Macropis Cuckoo Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coelichneumon deliratorius | Epeoloides coecutiens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Black Ichneumon Wasp
A large, entirely black ichneumon wasp with a robust build. It is a solitary parasitoid of large moth pupae hidden in soil.
Did You Know?
Its all-black coloration makes it one of the most imposing-looking ichneumon wasps in Europe.
Macropis Cuckoo Bee
A rare cleptoparasitic bee that targets nests of Macropis oil-collecting bees. It was once thought extinct in North America before being rediscovered in Nova Scotia in 2002.
Did You Know?
Its dramatic rediscovery in North America after decades of presumed extinction made international conservation news.