Bristly Tachinid vs Macropis Cuckoo Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bristly Tachinid | Macropis Cuckoo Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epalpus signifer | Epeoloides coecutiens |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Bristly Tachinid
A bristly gray parasitic fly found across North America. It parasitizes a wide range of caterpillars including armyworms and cutworms.
Did You Know?
Females scatter tiny eggs on foliage, which are then accidentally swallowed by feeding caterpillars.
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.