Large Birch Cimbicid vs South American Cuckoo Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Birch Cimbicid | South American Cuckoo Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex connatus | Exaerete frontalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Northern and Eastern Europe, Siberia | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Large Birch Cimbicid
A very large sawfly, closely related to C. femoratus, with a massive body and distinctly clubbed antennae. Adults vary in color from yellowish to dark brownish-black.
Did You Know?
This species was once confused with C. femoratus until detailed morphological studies separated them as distinct species based on antennal and genital characters.
South American Cuckoo Bee
A large metallic blue-green cleptoparasitic orchid bee that lays its eggs in the nests of other orchid bees. Its mandibles are strong enough to break into sealed brood cells.
Did You Know?
Its larvae first consume the host's food stores, then devour the host bee larva itself before pupating in the stolen nest cell.