Blue-Banded Bee vs Raspberry Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-Banded Bee | Raspberry Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amegilla cingulata | Byturus tomentosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Byturidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 3-4mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia, India | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.