Great Banded Furrow Bee vs Yellow-legged Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Banded Furrow Bee | Yellow-legged Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus scabiosae | Ophion scutellaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Banded Furrow Bee
One of Europe's largest halictid bees, with prominent white abdominal hair bands. It is a eusocial species expanding its range northward, likely due to climate warming.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward by several hundred kilometers in recent decades, making it a clear indicator species for climate change effects on insects.
Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.