Short-tailed Ichneumon vs Desert Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-tailed Ichneumon | Desert Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion luteus | Ctenocolletes nigricans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central and Western Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Short-tailed Ichneumon
A nocturnal parasitoid wasp with a strongly compressed, amber-orange body. It is commonly attracted to lights at night throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ichneumons, Ophion luteus is almost entirely nocturnal and frequently enters houses drawn by artificial light.
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.