Blue Cuckoo Wasp vs Early Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Cuckoo Wasp | Early Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichrysis cyanea | Bombus pratorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Apidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 9-16mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Cuckoo Wasp
A uniformly deep blue metallic cuckoo wasp found across Europe and Asia. It parasitizes various cavity-nesting wasps and bees in dead wood and walls.
Did You Know?
Its entirely blue coloration without any red or gold makes it one of the most distinctive cuckoo wasps in Europe.
Early Bumblebee
A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.