Green Metallic Bee vs Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Metallic Bee | Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Augochloropsis metallica | Megarhyssa atrata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | 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.
Long-tailed Giant Ichneumon
A large dark-bodied ichneumonid wasp found in eastern North America. Females bore through bark to parasitize pigeon tremex horntail larvae.
Did You Know?
Multiple females often congregate on the same dead tree, drilling simultaneously for hosts.