Western Large-headed Bee vs Giant Orange Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Large-headed Bee | Giant Orange Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes smaragdinus | Netelia producta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Western Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Western Large-headed Bee
A metallic green bee endemic to Western Australia that belongs to the ancient family Stenotritidae. It nests in sandy soil and forages on native shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its metallic green coloring is unusual for the Stenotritidae family, most of which are dull brown or black.
Giant Orange Ichneumon
A large, uniformly orange ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to lights. It parasitizes caterpillars of owlet moths and geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumon wasps at porch lights across North America during summer.