Desert Large-headed Bee vs European Corn Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Large-headed Bee | European Corn Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes nigricans | Macrocentrus grandii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Australia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.
European Corn Borer Parasite
A slender braconid wasp introduced to North America to control the European corn borer. It lays polyembryonic eggs that multiply inside the host caterpillar.
Did You Know?
A single egg divides into up to 30 genetically identical larvae inside the host through polyembryony.