Cuckoo Bumblebee vs South American Wattle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuckoo Bumblebee | South American Wattle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus vestalis | Arge pullata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Argidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.