Painted Dark Sweat Bee vs Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Dark Sweat Bee | Diamondback Moth Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum pictum | Diadegma semiclausum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Western Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Dark Sweat Bee
A small dark furrow bee with fine punctation on its thorax found in western Europe. It nests in sparsely vegetated ground and visits a range of open flowers.
Did You Know?
It is so small and nondescript that it can only be reliably identified from other Lasioglossum species under a microscope.
Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
A small ichneumon wasp that is the most important natural enemy of the diamondback moth, a major global brassica pest. Females parasitize caterpillars with a quick ovipositor strike.
Did You Know?
So effective at controlling diamondback moth that pesticide-free brassica production depends on this species.