Red Mason Bee vs Carrion Parasitoid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mason Bee | Carrion Parasitoid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia bicornis | Alysia manducator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Mason Bee
A compact, ginger-haired solitary bee that nests in hollow stems and bee hotels. It is an exceptionally efficient pollinator of fruit trees in spring.
Did You Know?
A single red mason bee can do the pollination work of 120 honeybees on apple trees.
Carrion Parasitoid Wasp
A small braconid wasp that parasitizes blowfly larvae in carrion. An important part of the decomposition ecosystem. Females locate buried fly larvae using chemical cues.
Did You Know?
Females can detect fly larvae buried in carrion from a considerable distance using their sensitive antennae.