Brazilian Stingless Bee vs Large Scabious Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Stingless Bee | Large Scabious Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melipona quadrifasciata | Andrena hattorfiana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil (Atlantic Forest region) | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
Brazilian Stingless Bee
A robust stingless bee with a dark body and four pale abdominal bands. It is the most culturally important stingless bee species in Brazilian meliponiculture.
Did You Know?
Queens are determined by genetics rather than diet, unlike honeybees where any larva can become a queen with royal jelly.
Large Scabious Mining Bee
One of the largest European mining bees with a striking red abdomen loaded with pink pollen. It is a specialist of field scabious flowers.
Did You Know?
Females can carry a huge ball of bright pink scabious pollen on their hind legs that is visible from several meters away.