Blue-eyed Darner vs Panzer's Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-eyed Darner | Panzer's Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhionaeschna multicolor | Nomada panzeri |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 60-70mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-eyed Darner
A large darner dragonfly with striking bright blue eyes and blue spots on a brown body. It is one of the most common large dragonflies in western North America. It hunts in prolonged patrol flights.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant blue eyes are among the most vivid in the insect world and can be seen from several meters away.
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.