Painted Nomad Bee vs Glorious Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Nomad Bee | Glorious Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada fucata | Chrysina gloriosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-10mm | 25-30mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Nomad Bee
A bright yellow and black cuckoo bee that parasitizes the nests of Andrena mining bees.
Did You Know?
Sneaks into mining bee nests while the host is away foraging and lays eggs that will outcompete the host's larva.
Glorious Beetle
A spectacular scarab beetle with brilliant metallic green body and silver stripes on the elytra. It is found in juniper woodlands of the American southwest.
Did You Know?
Under ultraviolet light this beetle fluoresces an eerie green color unlike its appearance in normal light.