Ordinate Large-headed Bee vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ordinate Large-headed Bee | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes ordensis | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Western Australia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ordinate Large-headed Bee
A rarely collected bee from the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. It is known from very few specimens and its biology remains largely unstudied.
Did You Know?
So few specimens have been collected that almost nothing is known about its nesting behavior or floral preferences.
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.