White-banded Sweat Bee vs Common Trichogramma Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Sweat Bee | Common Trichogramma Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum leucozonium | Trichogramma brassicae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Trichogrammatidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.
Common Trichogramma Wasp
One of the tiniest parasitoid wasps, it lays eggs inside moth eggs destroying them before hatching. It is mass-released for crop protection worldwide.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, a single wasp can parasitize dozens of pest moth eggs.