Grey-patched Mining Bee vs Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey-patched Mining Bee | Jewel Wasp Pteromalid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nitida | Nasonia vitripennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Grey-patched Mining Bee
A glossy black bee with patches of grey hair on the thorax. It is one of the earliest spring-flying solitary bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a key pollinator of blackthorn, which produces sloe berries used to make sloe gin.
Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
A tiny jewel wasp that parasitizes the pupae of blowflies, flesh flies, and house flies. It is one of the most important model organisms in parasitoid biology and genetics.
Did You Know?
It has become a genetic model organism rivaling Drosophila, with its entire genome sequenced to study parasitism evolution.