Copper-tailed Cuckoo Wasp vs Cuckoo Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper-tailed Cuckoo Wasp | Cuckoo Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis succincta | Bombus vestalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Apidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Copper-tailed Cuckoo Wasp
A medium-sized cuckoo wasp with a metallic green forebody and a warm coppery-gold abdomen. It parasitizes the nests of cavity-nesting solitary bees.
Did You Know?
Its heavy, pitted exoskeleton acts like armor plating, protecting it from the stings of host wasps defending their nests.
Cuckoo Bumblebee
A social parasite that invades buff-tailed bumblebee nests, kills the queen and enslaves the workers.
Did You Know?
Enters the nest of its host species, fights and kills the queen, then forces the workers to raise her own offspring.