Blunthorn Bee vs Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blunthorn Bee | Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta haemorrhoidalis | Harmonia axyridis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | East Asia; invasive worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blunthorn Bee
A late-summer specialist bee that collects pollen almost exclusively from bellflowers. It has a distinctively short tongue for a melittid bee.
Did You Know?
Females often become completely dusted in blue bellflower pollen, giving them a striking violet-tinged appearance.
Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
A highly variable ladybird ranging from orange with many spots to solid black. Originally released for biocontrol, it is now invasive worldwide.
Did You Know?
It aggregates in enormous numbers on buildings in autumn, sometimes numbering in the thousands.