Common Pimpline Wasp vs Long-legged Oil Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pimpline Wasp | Long-legged Oil Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla hypochondriaca | Rediviva longimanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Common Pimpline Wasp
A stout black parasitoid wasp that attacks moth and butterfly pupae. It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumonids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Females inject venom that permanently paralyzes the host pupa before laying an egg on it.
Long-legged Oil Bee
An extraordinary South African bee whose front legs are nearly twice its body length, the longest of any bee relative to body size. It uses these to collect oils from long-spurred flowers.
Did You Know?
The coevolution between its leg length and Diascia spur length is one of the most famous examples of a pollination arms race.