Ensign Wasp vs Blunthorn Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ensign Wasp | Blunthorn Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Evania appendigaster | Melitta haemorrhoidalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Evaniidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ensign Wasp
A parasitoid wasp that targets cockroach egg cases and helps control pest populations.
Did You Know?
It bobs its flag-like abdomen up and down as it walks, resembling a tiny flag bearer.
Blunthorn Bee
A late-summer specialist bee that collects pollen almost exclusively from bellflowers. It has a distinctively short tongue for a melittid bee.
Did You Know?
Females often become completely dusted in blue bellflower pollen, giving them a striking violet-tinged appearance.