Crotch's Bumblebee vs Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crotch's Bumblebee | Jewel Wasp Pteromalid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus crotchii | Nasonia vitripennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | California, western USA | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Crotch's Bumblebee
A western North American bumblebee that has declined by over 90% from its historical range. Once common in California's Central Valley. Threatened by pesticides and habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Has vanished from most of California's agricultural Central Valley where it was once the dominant bumblebee.
Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
A tiny jewel wasp that parasitizes the pupae of blowflies, flesh flies, and house flies. It is one of the most important model organisms in parasitoid biology and genetics.
Did You Know?
It has become a genetic model organism rivaling Drosophila, with its entire genome sequenced to study parasitism evolution.