Green Metallic Bee vs Oak Apple Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Metallic Bee | Oak Apple Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Augochloropsis metallica | Biorhiza pallida |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 3.5–6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Oak Apple Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that creates large spongy apple-like galls on oak twigs. It has an alternating sexual and asexual generation cycle.
Did You Know?
The asexual generation develops in root galls underground, while the sexual generation produces the conspicuous twig galls.