Red Dwarf Honey Bee vs Lissonota Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Dwarf Honey Bee | Lissonota Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis florea | Lissonota setosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Dwarf Honey Bee
The smallest honey bee species, building single exposed combs hanging from tree branches. They are important wild pollinators across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
They communicate food locations using a waggle dance performed on the flat top surface of their single open comb.
Lissonota Ichneumon
A slender, reddish-brown ichneumon wasp that parasitizes moth larvae inside their shelters. Females have a long, flexible ovipositor. Found in woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
The flexible ovipositor can bend around obstacles to reach concealed moth larvae inside rolled leaves.