Resin Bee vs Bean Aphid Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Resin Bee | Bean Aphid Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile campanulae | Lysiphlebus fabarum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Resin Bee
A solitary bee that collects plant resins and sap to construct its brood cells.
Did You Know?
It builds cell partitions from plant resin mixed with tiny pebbles.
Bean Aphid Parasite
A minute braconid wasp that parasitizes black bean aphids and related species. Some populations reproduce asexually, consisting entirely of females.
Did You Know?
Certain populations are entirely female and reproduce through parthenogenesis caused by infection with Wolbachia bacteria.