Blue-Banded Bee vs Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-Banded Bee | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amegilla cingulata | Hylaeus anthracinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia, India | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Blue-Banded Bee
A striking Australian native bee with iridescent turquoise bands on its abdomen. They are important buzz pollinators of tomatoes and other crops.
Did You Know?
They bang their heads against flowers at 350 times per second to vibrate pollen loose, a technique called buzz pollination.
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.