Blunthorn Bee vs Horseshoe Crab Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blunthorn Bee | Horseshoe Crab Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta haemorrhoidalis | Hemiblabera tenebricosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Melittidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Cuba, Central America |
| 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.
Horseshoe Crab Cockroach
A stout, dark cockroach whose rounded body shape resembles a horseshoe crab. It is a burrowing species from Central America.
Did You Know?
Females give live birth to nymphs rather than depositing egg cases, a trait common in Blaberidae.