Hairy-saddled Colletes vs Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy-saddled Colletes | Diamondback Moth Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes succinctus | Diadegma semiclausum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Hairy-saddled Colletes
A late-summer plasterer bee that is a specialist on heather, secreting a cellophane-like lining in its underground nest cells. It is an important heathland indicator species.
Did You Know?
The cellophane-like substance it secretes to waterproof its nest cells is a unique biopolymer not found in any other group of animals.
Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
A small ichneumon wasp that is the most important natural enemy of the diamondback moth, a major global brassica pest. Females parasitize caterpillars with a quick ovipositor strike.
Did You Know?
So effective at controlling diamondback moth that pesticide-free brassica production depends on this species.