Spalangia Fly Parasite vs Indian Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spalangia Fly Parasite | Indian Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spalangia cameroni | Apis cerana indica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Apidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spalangia Fly Parasite
A small dark wasp that parasitizes fly pupae in manure and decaying organic matter. It is commercially reared for biological control of filth flies on livestock farms.
Did You Know?
Millions are commercially released on cattle and poultry farms each year to suppress nuisance house flies and stable flies.
Indian Honey Bee
A small, dark-banded honey bee native to the Indian subcontinent and the primary managed bee species in traditional Indian beekeeping. It builds multiple-comb nests in enclosed cavities and is well-adapted to tropical conditions.
Did You Know?
Indian honey bees can thermoregulate their hive by fanning their wings and have a unique defense called 'heat balling' where they suffocate hornet intruders.