Blood Bee vs Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood Bee | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecodes monilicornis | Croce filipennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blood Bee
A cleptoparasitic bee with a bright red abdomen and black head that attacks the nests of furrow bees. Females enter host nests to lay eggs that hatch and consume the host provisions.
Did You Know?
Its blood-red abdomen is the source of its common name and makes it look more like a ruby-colored ant than a bee.
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.