Macropis Cuckoo Bee vs Yellow Soil Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macropis Cuckoo Bee | Yellow Soil Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epeoloides coecutiens | Protaphorura armata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Melittidae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 1.0-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Eastern North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Macropis Cuckoo Bee
A rare cleptoparasitic bee that targets nests of Macropis oil-collecting bees. It was once thought extinct in North America before being rediscovered in Nova Scotia in 2002.
Did You Know?
Its dramatic rediscovery in North America after decades of presumed extinction made international conservation news.
Yellow Soil Springtail
A blind white springtail that lives entirely in soil and lacks the ability to jump. It is extremely abundant in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Densities of this springtail can reach 100,000 individuals per square meter in fertile agricultural soils.