Panzer's Nomad Bee vs Pacific Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Panzer's Nomad Bee | Pacific Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada panzeri | Chrysis pellucidula |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.
Pacific Cuckoo Wasp
A brightly metallic cuckoo wasp with green-blue head and thorax and a coppery red abdomen. It parasitizes solitary mason bees and wasps in the western US.
Did You Know?
It times its nest infiltration perfectly, sneaking in while the host wasp is away collecting provisions.