Blue Horntail vs Green Metallic Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Horntail | Green Metallic Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex juvencus | Augochloropsis metallica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 12–30 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Blue Horntail
A metallic blue-black horntail wasp found across the Northern Hemisphere. It breeds in recently dead or dying spruce and fir trees.
Did You Know?
Adults sometimes emerge from milled lumber years later, boring clean round exit holes through flooring or walls.
Green Metallic Bee
A large, robustly built metallic green sweat bee common throughout eastern North America. It is a ground-nesting communal species often found in dense nesting aggregations.
Did You Know?
Despite their jewel-like appearance, they are commonly overlooked because they are often mistaken for small green flies.