Blunthorn Bee vs Short-winged Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blunthorn Bee | Short-winged Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta haemorrhoidalis | Lucidota atra |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Short-winged Firefly
A dark-bodied, day-active firefly that has lost the ability to produce light as an adult. It has a black body with a reddish-orange pronotum and is often found on tree trunks and vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite being a firefly, this diurnal species relies on chemical pheromones rather than light signals to find mates.