Emerald Ash Borer Parasite vs Northern Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Ash Borer Parasite | Northern Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spathius agrili | Bombus hyperboreus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | East Asia, Eastern North America | Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Arctic Russia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
A parasitoid wasp from China released in North America to combat the devastating emerald ash borer beetle. Females drill through bark to reach host larvae.
Did You Know?
It was approved for release in the US in 2007 as part of an emergency effort to save North American ash trees.
Northern Bumblebee
A very large, heavily furred bumblebee with orange and black coloring. It is a social parasite that takes over colonies of Bombus polaris. Queens are notably larger than their host species.
Did You Know?
This is the most northerly bumblebee in the world and is a cuckoo bee that kills or subjugates Bombus polaris queens to take over their nests.