Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee vs Horned Mason Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee | Horned Mason Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus anthracinus | Osmia cornuta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.
Horned Mason Bee
A robust spring-flying bee with distinctive horn-like projections on the female's face. It is widely used as a managed pollinator in European fruit orchards.
Did You Know?
It is three times more efficient at pollinating almond flowers than the honeybee.