Tormus Bee vs Braconid Mummy Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tormus Bee | Braconid Mummy Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perdita minima | Aphidius matricariae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southwestern United States | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tormus Bee
The smallest known bee in the world at under 2 mm in length. It is a solitary ground-nesting species found in the southwestern US deserts.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it could comfortably fit inside the letter O on a printed page.
Braconid Mummy Wasp
A small parasitoid wasp specializing in green peach aphids and other crop pest aphids. It is commercially reared for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Females can detect which aphids have already been parasitized and avoid wasting eggs on them.