Nomada Cuckoo Bee vs African Stink Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nomada Cuckoo Bee | African Stink Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada marshamella | Paltothyreus tarsatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 9-12mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Indoors |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nomada Cuckoo Bee
A wasp-like cuckoo bee with red and black markings that sneaks into andrena bee nests to lay its eggs.
Did You Know?
Mimics a wasp in appearance and behavior to avoid detection while sneaking into the nests of mining bees.
African Stink Ant
A very large black ponerine ant that releases a foul-smelling secretion when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most conspicuous ground-dwelling ants with a powerful sting.
Did You Know?
Its defensive odor is so pungent it can be smelled by humans from over a meter away.