Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee vs Giant Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee | Giant Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus bohemicus | Megachile sculpturalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | East Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee
A social parasite that invades colonies of other bumble bees, killing the queen and enslaving the workers. Females lack pollen baskets since they never collect pollen themselves.
Did You Know?
After killing the host queen, the cuckoo female forces the orphaned workers to raise her own offspring instead.
Giant Resin Bee
A large solitary bee originally from East Asia now invasive in North America and Europe. It uses tree resin and mud to seal its nesting cavities.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in the US in 1994 and has spread rapidly across the eastern states.