Koschevnikov's Honey Bee vs Giant Orange Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Koschevnikov's Honey Bee | Giant Orange Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis koschevnikovi | Netelia producta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Borneo, Malaysia | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Koschevnikov's Honey Bee
A reddish-orange cavity-nesting honey bee found in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. It prefers lowland dipterocarp forests and is rarely managed by beekeepers.
Did You Know?
Its distinctive copper-red coloration makes it one of the most visually striking honey bee species.
Giant Orange Ichneumon
A large, uniformly orange ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to lights. It parasitizes caterpillars of owlet moths and geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumon wasps at porch lights across North America during summer.