Parasitic Bee Fly vs Long-legged Oil Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Parasitic Bee Fly | Long-legged Oil Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Winthemia rufopicta | Rediviva longimanus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Parasitic Bee Fly
A medium-sized tachinid fly that parasitizes armyworm caterpillars and other crop pest larvae. It is found across multiple continents.
Did You Know?
Females deposit multiple larvae on a single caterpillar but only one typically survives to maturity.
Long-legged Oil Bee
An extraordinary South African bee whose front legs are nearly twice its body length, the longest of any bee relative to body size. It uses these to collect oils from long-spurred flowers.
Did You Know?
The coevolution between its leg length and Diascia spur length is one of the most famous examples of a pollination arms race.