Orange Caterpillar Parasite vs Brazilian Stingless Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Caterpillar Parasite | Brazilian Stingless Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Netelia ephippitarsus | Melipona quadrifasciata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia | Brazil (Atlantic Forest region) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Orange Caterpillar Parasite
A slender, amber-orange ichneumon wasp found across Australasia. It attaches eggs to caterpillars and the larva feeds externally on its host.
Did You Know?
Female wasps can deliver a mild sting if handled, which is unusual among ichneumon wasps.
Brazilian Stingless Bee
A robust stingless bee with a dark body and four pale abdominal bands. It is the most culturally important stingless bee species in Brazilian meliponiculture.
Did You Know?
Queens are determined by genetics rather than diet, unlike honeybees where any larva can become a queen with royal jelly.