Golden Orchid Bee vs Steelblue Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Orchid Bee | Steelblue Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eufriesea surinamensis | Lissopimpla excelsa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Suriname, Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Central America | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Golden Orchid Bee
A stunningly beautiful orchid bee with a metallic golden-green body and reddish legs. It is a solitary nester that builds cells from resin and plant material.
Did You Know?
Females construct their nest cells from tree resin, which has natural antimicrobial properties that protect developing larvae.
Steelblue Ichneumon
A metallic blue-black ichneumon wasp native to Australia. It is an important parasitoid of pest caterpillars including the introduced cabbage moth.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to New Zealand to help control pest moth populations in agriculture.