Broad-faced Sweat Bee vs Brazilian Stingless Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-faced Sweat Bee | Brazilian Stingless Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum platycephalum | Melipona quadrifasciata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Apidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil (Atlantic Forest region) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Broad-faced Sweat Bee
A rare and distinctive European furrow bee with an unusually broad, flattened head. It nests in sandy or gravelly soils and has become scarce throughout much of its range.
Did You Know?
Its flattened head shape is thought to be an adaptation for more efficiently excavating nest tunnels in compacted sandy soil.
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.