Tiger Bee Fly vs Common Pimpline Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Bee Fly | Common Pimpline Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenox tigrinus | Pimpla hypochondriaca |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.
Common Pimpline Wasp
A stout black parasitoid wasp that attacks moth and butterfly pupae. It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumonids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Females inject venom that permanently paralyzes the host pupa before laying an egg on it.