Southeastern Blueberry Bee vs Grain Pteromalid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southeastern Blueberry Bee | Grain Pteromalid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habropoda laboriosa | Anisopteromalus calandrae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Virginia to Florida and west to Mississippi | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Southeastern Blueberry Bee
A fuzzy native bee that is the most efficient pollinator of blueberry flowers in North America. It uses buzz pollination to shake pollen loose from blueberry blossoms.
Did You Know?
A single female can pollinate enough blueberry flowers to produce over a gallon of blueberries in her lifetime.
Grain Pteromalid
A tiny parasitoid of grain weevil and bruchid beetle larvae concealed inside stored cereal grains. It is widely used in biological control of stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
Females can detect beetle larvae hidden inside wheat kernels by drumming on the grain surface with their antennae.