Green Metallic Bee vs Coccygomimus Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Metallic Bee | Coccygomimus Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Augochloropsis metallica | Pimpla turionellae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Metallic Bee
A large, robustly built metallic green sweat bee common throughout eastern North America. It is a ground-nesting communal species often found in dense nesting aggregations.
Did You Know?
Despite their jewel-like appearance, they are commonly overlooked because they are often mistaken for small green flies.
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.