Nomada Cuckoo Bee vs Dark-edged Bee-fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nomada Cuckoo Bee | Dark-edged Bee-fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada marshamella | Bombylius major discolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Apidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 9-12mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| 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.
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.