Hunt's Bumble Bee vs Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hunt's Bumble Bee | Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus huntii | Chrysis ignita |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hunt's Bumble Bee
A medium-sized bumble bee with orange, black, and yellow banding commonly found in the western United States. It is an important pollinator of both wildflowers and crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few bumble bee species that has maintained stable populations while many others have declined.
Cuckoo Wasp
A stunning metallic jewel-toned wasp that lays eggs in other wasps nests. Can curl into an armored ball when attacked. Its iridescent colors are among the most vivid in nature.
Did You Know?
Cuckoo wasps have an armored concave underside — when discovered by the host wasp, they curl into a perfect shiny ball that the host cannot sting through.