Yellow Ophion vs Patchwork Leafcutter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Ophion | Patchwork Leafcutter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion obscuratus | Megachile centuncularis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.
Patchwork Leafcutter Bee
A solitary bee that neatly cuts oval pieces from rose and other leaves to line its nest cells. The characteristic semicircular cuts it leaves on leaves are a familiar garden sight.
Did You Know?
Each nest cell requires around 15 precisely cut leaf pieces to construct.