Yellow-legged Mining Bee vs Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Mining Bee | Jewel Wasp Pteromalid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena flavipes | Nasonia vitripennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Yellow-legged Mining Bee
A widespread mining bee with distinctive yellow-orange pollen brushes on its hind legs. It produces two generations per year in warmer parts of its range.
Did You Know?
Spring and summer generations can look so different in body size and hair color that they were once thought to be separate species.
Jewel Wasp Pteromalid
A tiny jewel wasp that parasitizes the pupae of blowflies, flesh flies, and house flies. It is one of the most important model organisms in parasitoid biology and genetics.
Did You Know?
It has become a genetic model organism rivaling Drosophila, with its entire genome sequenced to study parasitism evolution.