Plasterer Bee vs Fairyfly Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plasterer Bee | Fairyfly Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes hederae | Dicopomorpha echmepterygis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 0.139-0.240 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plasterer Bee
A solitary bee discovered in 1993 that is a specialist pollinator of ivy flowers.
Did You Know?
It lines its brood cells with a waterproof cellophane-like secretion.
Fairyfly Wasp
The smallest known insect in the world at just 0.139 mm in length. Males are blind, wingless, and smaller than some single-celled organisms.
Did You Know?
Males of this species are smaller than a paramecium — they are blind and wingless, existing solely to mate with sisters before they even leave the host egg.