Eastern Carpenter Bee vs Giant Orange Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Carpenter Bee | Giant Orange Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa virginica | Netelia producta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern North America | 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.
Giant Orange Ichneumon
A large, uniformly orange ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to lights. It parasitizes caterpillars of owlet moths and geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumon wasps at porch lights across North America during summer.