Spangle Gall Wasp vs Panzer's Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spangle Gall Wasp | Panzer's Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neuroterus quercusbaccarum | Nomada panzeri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 1.5–2.5 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spangle Gall Wasp
A tiny gall wasp that produces flat, disc-shaped spangle galls on the undersides of oak leaves. It alternates between two distinct gall forms across generations.
Did You Know?
A single oak leaf may carry over a hundred spangle galls, yet the tree suffers minimal harm.
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.