Lunate Ichneumon vs Unequal Cellophane Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunate Ichneumon | Unequal Cellophane Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megarhyssa greenei | Colletes inaequalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm body, ovipositor up to 80 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lunate Ichneumon
A reddish-brown parasitoid wasp native to North America. It targets horntail larvae in hardwood trees and uses its long ovipositor to reach them.
Did You Know?
It is the smallest of the three North American Megarhyssa species but still impressively large.
Unequal Cellophane Bee
An early spring bee that forms large nesting aggregations in sandy soil. It lines its cells with a waterproof secretion resembling cellophane.
Did You Know?
Nesting aggregations can alarm homeowners as thousands of bees emerge from lawns, but they are docile and rarely sting.