Stink Bug Tachinid vs Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug Tachinid | Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichopoda pennipes | Hylaeus communis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.
Yellow-faced Bee
A tiny, nearly hairless black bee with distinctive yellow facial markings. It swallows pollen and carries it internally in its crop.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bees, it carries pollen internally in its stomach rather than on external body hairs.