Southeast Asian Stingless Bee vs Yellow Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southeast Asian Stingless Bee | Yellow Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heterotrigona itama | Ophion obscuratus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Southeast Asian Stingless Bee
A popular managed stingless bee in Malaysia and Indonesia valued for its medicinal honey. They construct their nests in tree hollows and human-made hive boxes.
Did You Know?
Their honey commands prices several times higher than regular honey due to its limited production and perceived health benefits.
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.