Braconid Mummy Wasp vs Small Scissor Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Braconid Mummy Wasp | Small Scissor Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius matricariae | Chelostoma florisomne |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Braconid Mummy Wasp
A small parasitoid wasp specializing in green peach aphids and other crop pest aphids. It is commercially reared for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Females can detect which aphids have already been parasitized and avoid wasting eggs on them.
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.