Neon Cuckoo Bee vs Australian Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neon Cuckoo Bee | Australian Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyreus nitidulus | Metoligotoma reducta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Apidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Neon Cuckoo Bee
A stunning blue-spotted cleptoparasite that lays eggs in the nests of blue-banded bees. The cuckoo larva hatches first and consumes the host's pollen provisions.
Did You Know?
Their brilliant blue spots are formed by dense patches of iridescent hairs that mimic the coloring of their host bees.
Australian Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found under eucalyptus bark in eastern Australia. It is endemic to the continent and belongs to a uniquely Australian family.
Did You Know?
Australia has its own endemic family of web spinners found nowhere else on Earth.