Eastern Carpenter Bee vs Coccygomimus Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Carpenter Bee | Coccygomimus Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa virginica | Pimpla turionellae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Eastern Carpenter Bee
A large robust bee that resembles a bumble bee but has a shiny black hairless abdomen. It excavates nesting tunnels in wood and is an effective pollinator of many garden flowers and crops.
Did You Know?
Males are extremely territorial and will hover aggressively near people, but they lack a stinger and cannot sting.
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.