Painted Dark Sweat Bee vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Dark Sweat Bee | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum pictum | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
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.