Rusty Patched Bumble Bee vs Cotesia Glomerata Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rusty Patched Bumble Bee | Cotesia Glomerata Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus affinis | Cotesia glomerata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 13-20 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Upper Midwest and northeastern United States, now extremely restricted | Europe, Asia, North America, Australia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
A once-common bumble bee named for the rust-colored patch on the second abdominal segment of workers. It was the first bumble bee in the continental United States listed as endangered.
Did You Know?
Its range has shrunk by nearly 87 percent since the 1990s, making it one of the rarest bees in North America.
Cotesia Glomerata Wasp
A small gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks cabbage white butterfly caterpillars. Dozens of larvae develop inside a single host.
Did You Know?
Up to 60 wasp larvae can emerge from a single caterpillar, spinning yellow cocoons around the dying host.